What the job is
This is a full‑time psychiatrist job at the Veterans Health Administration in Queens, New York.
What you will do
You will give psychiatric care to residents of the Community Living Center. You will do consultations, evaluations, and treatment plans. You will manage medication and check how it works. You will give advice to other medical staff. You will answer crisis calls. You will help the team keep patients safe. You will cover the Mental Health Clinic when needed. You will attend meetings.
What you need
You must have a full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state. You need board certification in psychiatry. You must be a U.S. citizen or meet VA rules. You need to pass a background check, drug test, and a physical exam. You must speak and read English well.
What you will get
You will earn a salary between $260,000 and $280,000. You will get a yearly bonus and regular raises. You will have 50 to 55 days of paid time off. You will have a federal pension and a 401(k) with up to 5% match. You will get health, vision, dental, life, and long‑term care insurance. You will get up to $1,000 for continuing education. You will have free malpractice protection. The job is on‑site.