Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Location: Bakersfield Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Affiliation: Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System Are you a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatrist with a passion for serving a diverse population? The Mental Health Service at our Bakersfield Community-Based Outpatient Clinic is seeking talented professionals to provide exceptional care to our nation s Veterans. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver a full range of psycho-diagnostic services and therapeutic interventions. * Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team, including primary care, psychology, nursing, and social work professionals. * Provide medication management for patients with various mental health disorders. * Offer supportive psychotherapy and facilitate medication support groups when indicated. * Evaluate and provide medical clearance for patients requiring psychiatric hospitalization. * Conduct crisis assessments and interventions. * Participate in treatment planning conferences and coordinate consults and referrals for specialty mental health services. * Contribute to the education and mentorship of psychiatry residents and medical students through our affiliation with UCLA, with eligibility for a health sciences faculty appointment at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. Why Join Us? * Work in a collaborative, integrated care environment focused on rehabilitative and restorative mental health care. * Make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans, helping them achieve and maintain the highest level of functioning and independence. * Access professional growth opportunities, including teaching and leadership roles. * Be part of a respected healthcare system with a mission-driven culture and strong ties to academic excellence. * Qualifications: * Medical degree and completed residency in Psychiatry. * Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry. * Commitment to providing high-quality care and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. * Passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals. Benefits and Features: The VA offers all employees industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes: * Competitive Salary Range: $280,000-$290,000, Final Salary determination within this range. * Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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) * Benefits Include: Dental, Health, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc. * Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually for full-time board-certified physicians * Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: VA employees are eligible. * Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Eligible: A student loan repayment program. * Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided * Service without strings: No employment contracts, noncompete clauses, restrictive covenants, or other significant restrictions on outside work. Join Us in Serving Those Who Served: This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Veterans while advancing your career within an esteemed healthcare and academic network. Apply now to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in mental health care.