Psychiatry - 20128364
Company: Valor Healthcare Bowling Green VA Clinic
Location: Bowling Green
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Psychiatrist to
join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in
Bowling Green, KY. In exchange for your dedication and experience,
we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits,
generous time off and a weekday schedule. Our mission is simple: to
provide quality healthcare to America's veterans through our
healing focus, indebted hearts, and tireless resolve. Valor
operates more than 50 VA CBOCs in the United States as a contractor
for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We provide a full
range of medical services to veterans through the operations of
CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical
centers. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care,
diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more.
As a Psychiatrist, you will provide prescribed medical treatment
and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries
seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or
mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team
(Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT
Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services
involved in developing the patient care plan. Core Responsibilities
• Interviews individual members to assess social and emotional
capabilities by examining patient for symptoms of organic,
congenital, or acquired disorders and determines nature and extent.
• Orders and performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures
and interprets test results for deviations from normal and provides
follow up care. • Counsel patients on the use of prescription
medications and educates patients in relation to treatment plan. •
Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in
provision of continuity of care through the PCMM (Primary Care
Management Module). • Evaluates patients records from medical
providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing
rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care. • Conducts
individual, group, and family and marriage counseling and/or
therapy. • Helps members through group experience to develop
attitudes and social skills for improved family relations and
community responsibility. • Addresses issues such as advance
directives and organ donation in accordance with acceptable
standards. • Inputs all patients’ information into VISTA/CPRS. •
Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each
patient visit. • Assists in co-managed care collaboration with
non-VA providers, and facilities. • Functions as case manager as
needed. • Provides patient and family health education with a focus
on self-management, prevention, wellness, related health issues and
healthy lifestyle choices. • Maintains confidentiality of veterans’
data and information. • Complies with all VA and company training
requirements. • Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of
Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care
(EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items. • Remain
focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the
specified VA guidelines. • Must provide excellent customer service
to each veteran and his/her family, both in person and over the
phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors. •
Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the
clinic’s enrollment initiatives. • Support patient enrollment and
retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits. •
Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or
operational. Requirements Qualifications • Doctor of Medicine or
Osteopathic Medicine • Board certified in Psychiatry • Must comply
with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted
license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or
territory, depending on VA contractual requirements. • Minimum of
1-3 years' clinical medical practice with adult patients. Specific
requirements could vary based on individual VA contract. • Current,
unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration. •
Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the
Veterans Health Administration (VA). • Current certification in
Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by
the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS
as specified by individual VAMC contract • Proficiency in written
and spoken English. • Strong computer skills, including EMR
experience • Energetic and optimistic demeanor • This is considered
a safety sensitive position. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Keywords: Valor Healthcare Bowling Green VA Clinic, Hendersonville , Psychiatry - 20128364, Healthcare , Bowling Green, Tennessee
