Seeking General Psychiatrist. Wonderful Location and Career. Are You Interested?
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Canton, Ohio
Caring for Those Who Served
The VA is seeking a General Psychiatrist to join our Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team at our large, well-established Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Canton, Ohio, serving our nation s Veterans in a supportive, collegial, and mission-driven environment.
What is a BHIP?
A Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) is the VA s team-based model of mental health care. Psychiatrists work collaboratively with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive, Veteran-centered treatment. The BHIP model emphasizes continuity of care, shared decision-making, and strong clinical support, allowing psychiatrists to practice high-quality medicine without feeling isolated.
This position also collaborates closely with PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team), ensuring integrated, whole-person care for Veterans.
Position Highlights
- Patient-centered practice with time to provide thoughtful care
- Average daily volume: patients
- New patient appointments: 60 minutes
- Follow-up visits: 30 minutes
- Protected lunch: 1 full hour
- Schedule: Typically 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (flexible schedules considered)
- Call:
- No mandatory call
- Rare (approximately once per month) evaluation call
- Low intensity and well supported
- Opportunity to teach and discuss cases with residents
- Interested?
- Please forward your CV or resume to:
Incentives & Benefits
- Recruitment Incentive
- Relocation Incentive
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
- Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment
- Eligibility period of 1 5 years
- Application must be submitted within 4 months of appointment
- Award amount and approval determined by VHA Education Loan Repayment Services
Additional VA benefits include:
- Federal pension (FERS)
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with matching
- Generous paid time off and federal holidays
- Excellent malpractice coverage provided by the VA
- Stability, mission, and work-life balance rarely found in the private sector
Why Canton, Ohio?
Canton offers the best of affordability, culture, and quality of life:
- Home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Just a short drive to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Welcoming community with diversity and Midwest charm
- Affordable housing and excellent schools
- Easy access to Cleveland, Akron, and outdoor recreation
Why This VA Team?
- Highly collegial mental health department
- Strong interdisciplinary support and abundant resources
- Leadership that values growth, collaboration, and clinician well-being
- A place where psychiatrists are respected, supported, and able to thrive
Basic Requirements
- United States Citizenship
(Non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with VA policy) - MD or DO degree from a VA-approved medical school
- Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
Interested?
Please forward your CV or resume to:
Terrance Terry Anderson, MPH, CPRP
National Healthcare Recruiter, National Recruitment Service (NRS)
Veterans Health Administration
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Total Reward$ of a VA Career - Physicians
