Shape the future of Veteran care and join our outstanding team at G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center!
Bring your expertise and compassion to a Joint Commission-accredited facility at the heart of Jackson, MS where your skills will make a difference for those who ve served our country. We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Psychiatrist to provide high-quality care to our nation s Veterans.
The major duties of a Physician - Inpatient Psychiatrist include but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive evaluation and treatment (pharmacological & psychological) for psychiatric outpatients and inpatients as needed.
- Conduct consultative evaluations and basic medical assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Provide care for a diverse range of mental health conditions: mood, psychotic, anxiety, PTSD, cognitive, and more.
- Prescribe medications including controlled substances and ensure clear documentation and patient education.
- Perform history & physical exams, as well as psychological counseling, crisis intervention, and group therapy.
- Educate and counsel patients and their families on preventive care, treatment plans, and the use of prescribed medications.
- Develop, complete, and update treatment plans, suicide risk assessments, safety plans, and ensure compliance with mental health quality metrics.
- Opportunity to participate in research projects.
