This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. Consider choosing VA for your career!! This position is located in Psychiatry Service, Substance Use Disorders Clinic, Northport VA Medical Center. The Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care consisting of assessment and evaluation, diagnosis, development, and coordination of aftercare services. The Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center is always improving the health of the men and women who have proudly served our nation and mental health plays a critical role. Coordinates the development of multidisciplinary treatment plan. Plans and implements discharge planning for patients. Performs clinical functions appropriate to credentials, training and experience. Consultation with other physicians and physicians' assistants or nurse practitioners, assesses the medical condition of the patient in the context of his/her psychiatric condition. Addresses the unique characteristics and issues about the young adult (18-39), middle adult (40-64), older adult (65-80) and geriatric (80+) patients, taking into consideration cognitive deficits and emotional and behavioral reactions to stressful life events such as ill health, economic problems, and the loss of significant others. In addition, demonstrates an awareness of the physical, social, economic and environmental challenges of those who suffer from chemical dependency. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday- 8am-4:30pm Financial Disclosure Report: Not required EDRP: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. The EDRP Coordinator, Christine McMahon, can be reached at VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov."
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
