Inpatient Psychiatrist - G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center- Jackson, MS
Updated 10/21/26
$300,000
– $315,000
yearly
39216, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
The GV Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking a dynamic Psychiatrist to provide exceptional care to our nation’s Veterans. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with a talented team and contribute to advancing cardiovascular care in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
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- Psychiatrist will focus on the assessment/evaluation and medication management of veterans who suffer from a variety of mental health conditions, including, but not limited to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and other related conditions.
- Writes prescriptions for medications, including controlled medications which require a DEA number.
- Initiates consultation by and referral to other services as indicated.
- Educates staff hospital wide about psychiatric needs of patients; how to handle; what to expect; etc.
- Works with families of patients receiving psychiatric care.
- Provides and documents education and counseling of patients and patients' families in preventive care, medical treatments, and the use of prescribed medications.
- Accepts and manages calls from psychiatric inpatient services, the ED, and the entire hospital, during nights and weekends, on a rotating basis with other physicians, if working at the VA Medical Center.
- Performs history and physical examinations.
- Performs psychological counseling, crisis intervention, and group therapy within the scope of the clinician's training.
- Appropriately and timely completions of medical records, including progress notes, consults, history and physicals, and discharge summaries.
- Provides and documents education and counseling of the patient and the patient's family in preventative care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Carrying out activities that are part of a preventative healthcare program
Job Responsibilities
Likely starting base salary range: $300,000.00 - $315,000.00
Malpractice: Liability protection
50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Federal Retirement Plan
Separate 401K with partial agency match
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Qualifications
Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or
Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Working Hours
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