Board Certified / Board Eligible Psychiatrist

Location: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS), Loma Linda, CA
Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time, On-Site)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)
Contract Period: Estimated July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Position Overview

The Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive mental health services to Veterans within the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. This role includes inpatient and/or outpatient care, supporting a diverse Veteran population with a wide range of psychiatric conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Perform psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses
• Provide medication management and therapeutic interventions
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention
• Manage psychiatric emergencies, including hospitalization evaluations
• Deliver care across settings: outpatient, inpatient, emergency department, and telehealth
• Treat conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and substance use disorders

Patient Care & Collaboration

• Provide care to diverse Veteran populations, including geriatric and post-deployment patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment plans
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and consults
• Serve as a potential team leader for mental health services
• Coordinate referrals and triage specialty clinic consults

Administrative & Additional Duties

• Maintain accurate and compliant medical documentation
• Adhere to VA, HIPAA, Joint Commission (TJC), and CARF standards
• Participate in on-call duties as needed
• Support teaching and supervision for residency programs (if applicable)
• Complete required VA training and certifications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Completion of an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency (or equivalent)
• Active, full, and unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• U.S. Citizenship preferred (per VA requirements)

Work Environment & Requirements

• On-site at VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
• May require travel to community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs)
• Must maintain professional appearance and adhere to VA conduct standards
• Subject to credentialing, privileging, and background investigation
• Compliance with VA policies, HIPAA, and federal regulations required

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

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.