Addiction Psychiatrist in Birmingham VA, Alabama - Department of Veteran Affairs

Have you considered Birmingham, Alabama? From family friendly fun with the great outdoors to  the speed and excitement of the Talladega Speedway.  Birmingham has tons to offer! 

VA Birmingham Health Care System (BVAHCS) is seeking a highly qualified, Board Certified,  Addiction Psychiatrist. As an Addiction Psychiatrist you will provide care to Veterans with mental health and substance use disorders as part of an integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, peer support specialists, and clinical pharmacists throughout the BVAHCS (inpatient, residential, and emergency department). The ADTP team is a passionate, fun, energetic, and collaborative group. The culture of the team is supportive, and an emphasis is placed on creating opportunities to build relationships with colleagues. The team holds daily meetings to staff cases, collaborate on Veteran care, program development, and engage in activities that promote a positive work environment. 

The VA Birmingham  Health Care System Addictive Disorders Treatment Program is a comprehensive addiction program that consists of several levels of care in accordance with ASAM guidance. ADTP provides referrals and care coordination for Veterans who meet criteria for ASAM level 4 (medically managed treatment) and level 3 (residential services) programs. ADTP provides ASAM level 2 and level 1 services which includes: a partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program, early recovery program, relapse prevention program, harm reduction, motivational enhancement therapy, specialty groups, outpatient detoxification services, and medication assisted treatment. ADTP works closely with community partners to incorporate recreational and social aspects into addictions treatment. Veterans engaged in ADTP services have access to staff supported CrossFit classes, yoga, community service projects, and organizations that help the Veteran explore hobbies/interests in recovery.

The Addiction Psychiatrist is a valued member of the team and works closely with RNs, the Care Coordinator, peer support, and the ADTP supervisor to provide outpatient detoxification, medication assisted treatment, addiction consultation/liaison services and teaching Psychiatry Residents and Medical Students. The Addiction Psychiatrist provides cross-coverage as needed throughout the outpatient Mental Health Section. This position requires 3-4 weeks per year of home call (psychiatry resident is first call) and in-house rounding on the weekend. Weekend days are compensated by having weekdays off. 

Duties of Addition Psychiatrist include but not limited to:

• Diagnose and treat substance-use disorders as well as potential coexisting psychiatric disorders (dual diagnosis) and should be able to recognize;
 
• Diagnose, and treat the disorders concurrent with the substance abuse issues;
 
• Recognize certain health effects from illicit drugs in order to properly treat;
 
• Will provide consultation and works with a multi-disciplinary team;
 
• Services include individual, family and group counseling;
 
• Intensive outpatient services;
 
• Crisis intervention;
 
• Dual diagnosis;
 
• Detoxification and medication management and linkage to community-based services and support;
 
• Provide virtual care including video and telephone-based care to serve patients over a geographic area.

About the VA

Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.

EDRP Authorized: Up to $40,000 a year, up to 5 years.
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 restrictions on moonlighting