Physician (Psychiatrist - Mental Health Inpatient/Consultation Liaison)

Location Jackson, MS (39216)
Salary $265,000 -$290,000
Job Type Full Time
Posted 11 days ago
Reposted 4 days ago
Company Department of Veteran Affairs

Candidate must possess MD/DO from an accredited institution, have completed residency training to board certification, and possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State or territory.

Additional requirements:

  • Evaluate and manage patients admitted to mental health inpatient service.
  • Provide coverage to evaluate and manage mental health Veterans in the Emergency Department, and consultation liaison service as needed.
  • Consultative evaluations, and if necessary, basic medical assessment of psychiatric patients.
  • Provide clinical consultation to various disciplines and levels of training including Nurse Practitioners, Physician assistants, Medical Residents and staff.
  • Write prescriptions for medications, including controlled medications.

Highlights of this opportunity:

  • Potential starting base salary range: $265,000-$290,000
  • Daily schedule: Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30 pm - Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Night/Weekend/Holiday on-call by rotation