Psychiatrist

RieLes Group is seeking Board Certified Psychiatrists to provide on-site psychiatric services at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

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Onsite Psychiatrist (5 Positions)

Location: Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center

1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38120

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

Schedule: Monday – Friday, with on-call responsibilities

About the Opportunity

This role supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental health care consistent with nationally recognized standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties (Approx. 95%)

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to VA beneficiaries in both inpatient and outpatient settings

Perform:

• Patient evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Admissions, treatment management, and discharge/transfer
• Follow-ups and post-discharge care
• Collaborate with VA mental health staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Manage clinic operations and patient flow
• See:
• New patient referrals
• Severely mentally ill patients
• E-consults and evaluations
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation

Clinic & Caseload Expectations

• 6 to 6.5 patient care hours per day
• Typical workload:
• ~6 patients/hour sessions OR
• ~12 patients/30-minute sessions (or combination)

Peer Review & Consultation

Participate in:

• Peer reviews
• Case evaluations
• Mental health reviews
• Patient complaints and appeals
• Administrative Duties (Approx. 5%)
• Attend required staff meetings
• Coordinate with Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
• Comply with VA policies, medical staff bylaws, and procedures

Work Schedule:

• Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Inpatient Psychiatry: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

On-Call Requirements:

• Evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be available:
• Within 15 minutes by phone
• Onsite within 60 minutes if required

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)

Licensure

• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• No history of license suspension, revocation, or restriction

Certifications

• Current:
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (or equivalent)

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in psychiatry

Ability to:

• Speak, read, and write English fluently
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Proven competency in psychiatric care and treatment
• Additional Requirements
• Maintain all continuing education requirements

Provide documentation of:

1. Licensure
2. Certifications
3. Training and competency
4. Adhere to VA standards of care and documentation requirements

Please send me your most updated resume to mcastillo@rielesgroup.com