Psychiatrist

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a full time Psychiatrist at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) located in Decatur, GA. Join us in providing exceptional care to the men and women who have served our country.

Position Details:

Location: Atlanta VAMC

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Schedule may include different hours in special settings such as the Emergency Department, based on 80 hours per 2-week period

• Type of Role: On-site care for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiaries

• Inpatient and Outpatient setting on site Direct Patient Care

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric care to veterans.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient mental health needs.

• Outpatient and Inpatient setting

• 6 to 6.5 direct patient care hours per day or 12 patients for one half-hour each; or any combination of one-hour and one-half hour appointment per day

• Shall be responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services for Veterans enrolled for care in the Atlanta VA Healthcare System Outpatient Clinics.
• Provide general psychiatric care to male and female adult Veterans which includes, but is not limited to, conducting diagnostic evaluations, psychiatric consultation, medication management, and individual psychotherapy.
• The psychiatrist provides assessment of serious and complicated cases involving psychiatric illness, catastrophic medical conditions, dementia and other high-risk diagnoses

Qualifications:

1. Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist: Active certification or eligibility required.

2. Unrestricted State Medical License: Valid and in good standing in any U.S. state.

3. DEA Certification: Current and unrestricted DEA license.

4. BLS thru the AHA or American Red Cross

5. Commitment to Excellence: Strong dedication to serving the veteran population with compassion and professionalism.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to serve those who served our country.

• Collaborative environment with dedicated healthcare professionals.

• Competitive compensation and meaningful work.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans