This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States 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. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: Board Certification/Board eligible Preferred Experience: PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, Residential Care. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Required to pass a pre-employment physical examination. Light lifting, under 15 pounds; light carrying, under 15 pounds; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking; standing; repeated bending; working closely with others; working alone.
This recruitment will result in the hiring of one of the following disciplines: Psychiatrist (MD/DO) or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Please refer to vacancy announcement CBTD-12766610-25-DT to apply as an NP. VA Central Western Massachusetts is seeking a Psychiatrist to work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs. The incumbent provides Psychiatric services in a residential treatment program with a focus on treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The residential treatment programs embrace a trauma informed care and recovery-oriented treatment approach. As a Psychiatrist working in the Residential Programs you will provide Psychiatric care (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication assisted treatment) as part of an integrated team of psychologists, social workers, peer support, nursing, and clinical pharmacists. The department promotes opportunities for teaching and supervision. Active affiliation with the University of Massachusetts Medical School which attracts more than $200 million in research funding annually, and its innovative programs are the centerpiece of the Massachusetts life science initiative. We regularly have Resident physicians from Baystate Medical Center's Psychiatry Residency program here during their first-year substance use rotation, and Baystate and UMASS residents can come for a 4th year elective in PTSD treatment. Possibilities for faculty appointments exist and VA Central Western Massachusetts has a revitalized research component that consistently offers new opportunities. The incumbent serves as a clinical team leader, on a 40 bed residential unit focusing on Substance Use and other Co-Occurring disorders. The incumbent participates on a robust multi-disciplinary team that includes: Nursing Service, Social Workers, Psychologists, Peer Support, Medical staff. Average length of stay on the residential unit is approximately five weeks. This position is located in Northampton, Massachusetts. Northampton is a small but robust city that is recognized as a cultural center in Western Massachusetts. The area provides ample opportunity for outdoor activities as well as easy access to Boston and New York City. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Relocation Incentive: Authorized for qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. For any general questions please feel free to reach out to VISN 1 EDRP Support group at visn1edrpsupport@va.gov. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00a - 4:30p)