Exciting Psychiatry Opportunity in Charlotte, NC! Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Exciting Psychiatry Opportunity in Charlotte, NC!
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Closing date
Apr 18, 2026
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Exciting Psychiatry Opportunity in Charlotte, NC!
Discover a career with rich rewards, limitless opportunities for growth/mobility, and competitive salaries and benefits. The Mental Health & Behavioral Science Service Line at the Charlotte Health Care Center is seeking a full-time Staff Psychiatrist to provide care to a diverse veteran population with a good deal of mental health related issues to include but not limited to Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Severe Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, and medical co-morbidities.

About Charlotte, NC:

Charlotte is a growing metropolitan charm; Charlotte offers a perfect blend of professional advancement and quality of life. Here, you’ll find a thriving healthcare community supported by state-of-the-art facilities and innovative practices dedicated to patient-centered care. The city’s diverse neighborhoods provide various living options, from bustling urban apartments to serene suburban homes. Enjoy a rich cultural scene with an array of museums, theaters, and music venues, alongside beautiful parks and outdoor activities that make it easy to recharge after a busy day. With a competitive compensation package and a supportive professional environment, joining our team in Charlotte means advancing your career and embracing a fulfilling lifestyle in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. We would love to see how you could contribute to our community and thrive in Charlotte!

Position Highlights:

Work-life balance.
Manageable workload.
Teaching and research opportunities with Wake Forest
8:00 am – 4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Requirements:

Board Certified/ Eligible
Have a full, unrestricted medical license in any State.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Residency Training must have been completed and approved by the secretary of Veteran Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

US Citizenship:

Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is impossible to recruit qualified citizens according to the VA Policy.

Academic Affiliation:

Atrium Heath Wake Forest

Compensation & Benefits Package:

Pay:

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.

Paid Time Off:

50 55 days of paid Time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year, and possible 5-day paid absence for CME).

Retirement:

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Insurance:

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).

Licensure:

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

CME:

Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).

Malpractice:

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

Contract:

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Interested candidates should email their current CV to Annie Luckey, VA Physician Provider Recruiter @ annie.luckey@va.gov.