Lead Psychiatrist

The Lead Psychiatrist serves as the supervisor over the clinical aspect of our medical providers’ work (e.g., nurse practitioners, psychiatrists). The full administrative supervisory duties fall on the program manager for the given program. Provides clinical care to Veterans including conducting initial psychiatric evaluations, making appropriate referrals for therapy or case management services, and otherwise providing comprehensive psychiatric care.

Evaluates and reviews community referrals for procedures such as ECT, TMS, PHP, and others, to determine if they are clinically indicated and whether preliminary criteria for approval have been met.

Leads monthly meetings with medical provider staff in BHS (nurse practitioners, PharmDs, psychiatrists) to review performance measures and communicate current directives or changes that impact this team.

Reviews and addresses clinical practice issues such as nonadherence to proper protocols for prescribing, insufficient documentation, etc.

Provides clinical supervision to psychiatry residents.

Attends BHS leadership meetings and provides consultation on all medically based psychiatric issues.

Provides education to BHS and other departments

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)