Psychiatrist - Full-Time Contract (VA System)

Psychiatric Physician (ED, Outpatient & Inpatient)
Location: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System – Loma Linda, CA
Employer: Emerging Tech – Veteran-Owned Small Business
Contract: 12 Months

Position Overview
Emerging Tech is seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatrist to provide high-quality mental health care to Veterans at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. This role offers a balanced mix of clinical practice across Emergency Department, inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings, supported by a strong interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is clinically confident, adaptable, and committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to a diverse Veteran population.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management
• Manage urgent psychiatric situations, including crisis assessments and hospitalization determinations
• Provide suicide risk evaluations, crisis intervention, and ongoing therapeutic support
• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other clinical staff to coordinate and optimize patient care
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, consultations, and case review discussions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and specialty consults while ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines
• Document all encounters within VistA/CPRS in compliance with VA, HIPAA, Joint Commission, and CARF standards
• Support resident education or supervision, when applicable
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned
• Deliver care in-person at the main campus or CBOCs, and via VA Video Connect when needed

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
• Active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Completed psychiatric residency (ACGME/AOA or approved equivalent program)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to meet and maintain all VA credentialing, privileging, and mandatory training requirements

About Emerging Tech

Emerging Tech is a Veteran-Owned Small Business providing clinical, technical, and professional support to VA facilities nationwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional staffing solutions that strengthen Veteran care and support the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs.