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Role Description

VECRA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mental Health Psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment on an as-needed basis. This role supports our clinical leadership team by delivering comprehensive psychiatric care—including psychopharmacology, crisis evaluations, and therapeutic interventions—while collaborating closely with program leadership and interdisciplinary treatment staff.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excels in fast-paced environments, and is capable of providing patient-centered, evidence-based psychiatric services with professionalism and cultural sensitivity. The Psychiatrist will play a critical role in treatment planning, consultation, documentation review, and clinical guidance, ensuring adherence to medical standards and supporting overall Behavioral Health program performance.

As part of the clinical leadership team, the Mental Health Psychiatrist is responsible for delivering high-quality psychiatric services, supporting clinical operations, and ensuring that patients receive timely, accurate, and culturally responsive mental health care. This position is as-needed, based on program and client demand.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
• Prescribe and monitor medications
• Provide crisis assessments
• Collaborate with treatment teams
• Support program leadership with clinical decision-making
• Adhere to medical staff standards, documentation requirements, and evidence-based psychiatric practices

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (psychology, biology, pre-med, or related)

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted medical license
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Excellent documentation and organizational abilities
• Ability to work in fast-paced and evolving environment

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical and dental

Company Description

VECRA, Inc. is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), woman-owned small business (WOSB), minority business enterprise (MBE) consulting firm implementing proven methodologies that help our clients drive growth, transform businesses, and innovate breakthrough ideas. VECRA’s extensive experience with innovative software applications, reporting systems, facilities and supply chain management, program management and staffing support services are always:

• Vigilant
• Efficient
• Collaborative
• Responsive
• Accurate