Psychiatrists

Job Title: Psychiatry Physician – Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (Atlanta, GA)

Location:
Multiple sites within the Atlanta VA Healthcare System, including:

• Atlanta VA Medical Center (Decatur, GA)
• South Cobb VA Clinic (Smyrna, GA)
• Oakwood VA Clinic (Flowery Branch, GA)
• Pickens VA Clinic (Jasper, GA)
• Covington, Pike, West Cobb, South Fulton, Fort McPherson, and other CBOCs

Position Type: Full-Time, Contract (2080 hours/year)

Work Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (excluding federal holidays)
• Minimum 6–6.5 bookable patient hours per day
• Participation in emergency call schedules may be required

Job Summary:

We are seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrists to provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services to Veterans at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System and affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Physicians will join an interdisciplinary Behavioral Health team delivering state-of-the-art care in accordance with nationally recognized standards.

• Conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy.
• Provide treatment for a wide spectrum of conditions, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and SUD.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide telehealth and telephone consultation as needed.
• Review and document patient encounters using VA’s electronic health record (CPRS/VistA).
• Supervise mid-level providers (NPs/PAs) and collaborate with clinical staff.
• Provide timely documentation and participate in peer review, committee meetings, and mandatory training.
• Adhere to VA clinical policies, patient safety, and infection control procedures.

• Medical License: Unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state or territory.
• Board Certification: Board Certified or Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
• Certifications: Active BLS and ACLS (or equivalent).
• Education: Graduate of an ACGME-accredited medical school and psychiatric residency program.
• Language: Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Immunizations & Screening: TB test, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza, Hepatitis B (as required by CDC).
• Background & Credentialing: Must pass credentialing/privileging through VETPRO and National Practitioner Data Bank.
• Other: Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work per federal contract guidelines.

• Prior VA experience or military healthcare background.
• DEA registration and NPI with active taxonomy.
• Experience with telepsychiatry and/or integrated behavioral health.

Aptive is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. With more than 500 employees across the U.S., we primarily support the federal government – more than a dozen agencies like Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Library of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection and the National Science Foundation. Our work focuses on applying creativity, technology and human-centered services to improve performance, bridge divides and elevate the lives of millions of people who count on government. services every day. 

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.