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Medix is currently partnering with a premier healthcare facility located in Alabama to find a travel Psychiatrist to staff an opening at their facility starting in June 2026.  In this role, you will work as part of an integrated team to provide high-quality care to our nation's veterans. As a Medix traveler, you will be supported by a team that prioritizes your career goals while you focus on delivering essential psychiatric services.

The Psychiatrist is responsible for a comprehensive range of services, split between direct patient care (90%) and administrative/supervisory duties (10%). This role involves managing both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring veterans receive timely, evidence-based mental health treatment.

The Details:

Location: Montgomery, AL (Central Alabama Region)

Facility Type: Veteran Healthcare System

Start Date: June 2026

Length of Assignment: Ongoing / To be discussed

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (with rotating on-call)

State License Needed: Any active U.S. State Medical License 

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Manage inpatient ward patients (admissions, diagnosis, and treatment plans) and evaluate new outpatient referrals.
• Case Management: Conduct post-discharge follow-ups and ensure all medical record documentation is completed within VHA and TJC standards.
• Emergency Coverage: Provide phone consultations within 15 minutes and on-site response within 60 minutes for off-hours emergencies.
• Supervision & Education: Provide didactic teaching and clinical oversight for Health Professions Trainees (residents and interns).
• Quality Management: Participate in monthly prescriber meetings, peer reviews, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and VA-specific confidentiality regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Residency: Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Psychiatry.
• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
• Licensure: A current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth.
• Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• DEA: Valid DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to use electronic health record systems (VistA/CPRS preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within the VA system or working with veteran populations.
• Specialized training in PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), or Evidence-Based Practices (CPT, PE, or EMDR).
• Experience in Telehealth platforms and clinical medical education.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

 

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

 

Required Employment / Compliance Language:

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.