Psychiatrist Option In Loma Linda, CA At The VAMC

Job Description – Psychiatrist (Board Certified / Board Eligible)
Location

• VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS)
• 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA
• Services performed onsite at main hospital and affiliated clinics (CBOCs)

Contract Length

• Base Period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (12 months)
• Option to Extend: Yes (per VA FAR clauses)

Hours / Schedule

• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (includes 30-minute lunch)
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Total Annual Hours (Est.): ~4,500 hours across all providers

Call Requirements

• Call: May be required
• Includes:
  • Psychiatric emergency support
  • Inpatient/ED consult coverage as needed
• Participation in on-call rotation and after-hours support when assigned

Position Overview / Duties

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to veteran population across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Perform:
  • Psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses
  • Medication management
  • Suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention
  • Psychotherapy and treatment planning
• Manage complex cases including:
  • PTSD, depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and hospitalization assessments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams and participate in treatment planning conferences
• May:
  • Supervise or support psychiatric residents
  • Serve as team lead for mental health services
• Utilize VA systems and ensure compliance with VA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards

Additional Requirements: Provide care in: Outpatient clinics. Inpatient units. Emergency Department. Telehealth (VA Video Connect). Participate in meetings, consult coordination, and interdisciplinary care planning. Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation

Key Notes for Recruiting / BD Positioning: Stable Monday–Friday VA schedule. Exposure to diverse and complex veteran population. Mix of outpatient + inpatient + ED coverage. Long-term federal contract with extension potential. Predictable hours with structured workload expectations

Reference: BC-5/5/26-lp-af