Join Our Interdisciplinary Team as the Psychiatry SUD Division Chief Lead and mentor a talented, multidisciplinary care team advancing evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) care for Veterans. Full-time leadership role supporting clinical practice, program administration, and teaching. Oversee administrative and programmatic resources for various SUD/Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) sections across multiple GLA sites. Deliver and supervise comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and evidence-based treatments-including diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment. Provide care for Veterans with a broad spectrum of mental health and substance use conditions, including complex co-occurring disorders. Collaborate closely with psychologists, social workers, addiction therapists, and nursing professionals. Support, supervise, mentor psychiatry trainees; contribute to renowned residency/fellowship programs. Partner with prestigious academic institutions in a teaching- and research-rich environment. Participate in specialized programs such as OTP and intensive outpatient care; contribute to multidisciplinary consultation and recovery-focused care models. Ensure thorough, compliant clinical documentation and adherence to VA and regulatory standards. Participate in ongoing coordination and development of SUD services impacting access to mental health care for Veterans throughout the GLA catchment area. Ideal for candidates passionate about innovative addiction psychiatry, clinical leadership, and improving the lives of Veterans facing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.

Work Schedule:

Full-time /

On-site Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine Current, full, and unrestricted license Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty Board Certified or Board Eligible Preferred minimum of 5 years of practice but not required

Addiction Medicine Fellowship or Addiction Board Certification Benefits and Features:

Salary Range:

$285,000-$335,000

PTO:

50-55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays,)

Malpractice:

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 in qualified loan reimbursement Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants Opportunity for UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Faculty appointment Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.