Posted 20 July, 2026
Addiction, Join Our Interdisciplinary Team as the Psychiatry SUD Division Chief
Department of Veteran Affairs
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full Time
Job Description
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- Lead and mentor a talented, multidisciplinary care team advancing evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) care for Veterans. \n
- Full-time leadership role supporting clinical practice, program administration, and teaching. \n
- Oversee administrative and programmatic resources for various SUD/Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) sections across multiple GLA sites. \n
- Deliver and supervise comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and evidence-based treatmentsincluding diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment. \n
- Provide care for Veterans with a broad spectrum of mental health and substance use conditions, including complex co-occurring disorders. \n
- Collaborate closely with psychologists, social workers, addiction therapists, and nursing professionals. \n
- Support, supervise, mentor psychiatry trainees; contribute to renowned residency/fellowship programs. \n
- Partner with prestigious academic institutions in a teaching- and research-rich environment. \n
- Participate in specialized programs such as OTP and intensive outpatient care; contribute to multidisciplinary consultation and recovery-focused care models. \n
- Ensure thorough, compliant clinical documentation and adherence to VA and regulatory standards. \n
- Participate in ongoing coordination and development of SUD services impacting access to mental health care for Veterans throughout the GLA catchment area. \n
- 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. \n
Work Schedule: Full-time / On-site
\nQualifications:
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- Must be a U.S. Citizen \n
- Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine \n
- Current, full, and unrestricted license \n
- Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty \n
- Board Certified or Board Eligible \n
- Preferred minimum of 5 years of practice but not required \n
- Addiction Medicine Fellowship or Addiction Board Certification \n
Benefits and Features:
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- Salary Range: $285,000-$335,000 \n
- PTO: 5055 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays,) \n
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. \n
- Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits \n
- Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME \n
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 in qualified loan reimbursement \n
- Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants \n
- Opportunity for UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Faculty appointment \n
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program \n
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.
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