Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking a full time Gastroenterologist.

The major duties of a Physician - Inpatient Psychiatrist include but are not limited to :

• Psychiatrist will focus on the assessment / evaluation and medication management of veterans who suffer from a variety of mental health conditions, including, but not limited to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and other related conditions.
• Writes prescriptions for medications, including controlled medications which require a DEA number.
• Initiates consultation by and referral to other services as indicated.
• Educates staff hospital wide about psychiatric needs of patients; how to handle; what to expect; etc.
• Works with families of patients receiving psychiatric care.
• Experienced in performing evaluation and providing treatment to clients in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Experienced in working closely with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to provide state-of-the-art mental health care including medication management, treatment planning and other specialized services as needed
• Participates in after hours call schedule as needed