Chief of Mental Health
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays per year. Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years' vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Incentives:
Possible signing bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment up to $120K for eligible debt. Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. CME:
Possible $1,000 per year stipend
possible 1 week paid authorized absence to attend. Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Take a look at VA's Top 20 Reasons Doctors Enjoy Working at VA and VHA Physician's Brochure PLEASE NOTE:
Qualified clinical trainees, residents, fellows, interns, etc. are encouraged to apply; please follow the instructions in the How to Apply section. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity from a National Physician Recruitment Consultant, forward your CV and contact information to CAVHS.DEU@VA.GOV. Major duties and responsibilities include:
The Mental Health Service Line Chief is directly responsible to manage, direct, and supervise programs and staff in the mental health service line of the medical center. This is a management position with responsibilities for all aspects of patient care delivery in the areas of mental health. The successful candidate should possess excellent leadership skills and should be knowledgeable and proficient with VA Performance measures and the principles of System Redesign including implementation and promotion of outpatient clinic access. The Mental Health Service Line Chief is directly accountable to facility leadership, the HCC ACOS and serves as principal advisor for administration and management of the inter-disciplinary service line at this medical center. A key role of the service line chief is linking clinical improvements to operational efficiency for the service line that includes responsibility employee health services. The intensity, activity, and broad program mission of the Mental Health Service Line generates numerous and complex problems which require the service line chief to have outstanding skills and ability in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the programs in order to effectively contribute to the positive impact on the interdisciplinary service, the interdisciplinary profession and the health care delivery system. Each of these key responsibilities is essential to providing services for our Veterans. From patient care to working closely with the patients' families, you can play an active role in helping vets receive the care they deserve. The service line chief formulates long and short-range goals and objectives, plans and programs for the service, integrating them with the overall medical center and VISN objectives and plans. The Mental Health Service Line Chief also participates with leadership and other managerial and medical staff and other clinical leaders in the decision-making structure and processes of the medical center to assure that quality patient care is maintained. The service line chief actively participates in the overall management consideration involving administration, budgeting, manpower, and other resource utilization, including identification of long and short range needs, formulation of proposals for top management consideration and plans and initiates improvement actions on a continuing progressive basis. This involves preparing budget estimates, justifying quarterly allotment requests as required, preparing projections, and justification for budgetary, personnel, equipment, and space requirements of the service. Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings on a regular basis. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600 Financial Disclosure:
Not Required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. The individual must qualify to perform duties as a board certified and licensed professional in the field o f mental health with a scope in Psychiatry, Psychology and or Social Work, have completed an accredited residency and/or possess experience which has qualified the individual to perform general duties and some specialized functions and procedures without supervision. Staff physicians may also include attendings who train physician residents assigned in facilities with residency training programs, and consultants who are capable of giving authoritative views and opinions on subjects in their field of medicine. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred:
Board Certified Psychiatrist, Psychologist or Social Worker. Preferred
Experience:
Program Management experience in a supervisory roll Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays per year. Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years' vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Incentives:
Possible signing bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment up to $120K for eligible debt. Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. CME:
Possible $1,000 per year stipend
possible 1 week paid authorized absence to attend. Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Take a look at VA's Top 20 Reasons Doctors Enjoy Working at VA and VHA Physician's Brochure PLEASE NOTE:
Qualified clinical trainees, residents, fellows, interns, etc. are encouraged to apply; please follow the instructions in the How to Apply section. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity from a National Physician Recruitment Consultant, forward your CV and contact information to CAVHS.DEU@VA.GOV. Major duties and responsibilities include:
The Mental Health Service Line Chief is directly responsible to manage, direct, and supervise programs and staff in the mental health service line of the medical center. This is a management position with responsibilities for all aspects of patient care delivery in the areas of mental health. The successful candidate should possess excellent leadership skills and should be knowledgeable and proficient with VA Performance measures and the principles of System Redesign including implementation and promotion of outpatient clinic access. The Mental Health Service Line Chief is directly accountable to facility leadership, the HCC ACOS and serves as principal advisor for administration and management of the inter-disciplinary service line at this medical center. A key role of the service line chief is linking clinical improvements to operational efficiency for the service line that includes responsibility employee health services. The intensity, activity, and broad program mission of the Mental Health Service Line generates numerous and complex problems which require the service line chief to have outstanding skills and ability in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the programs in order to effectively contribute to the positive impact on the interdisciplinary service, the interdisciplinary profession and the health care delivery system. Each of these key responsibilities is essential to providing services for our Veterans. From patient care to working closely with the patients' families, you can play an active role in helping vets receive the care they deserve. The service line chief formulates long and short-range goals and objectives, plans and programs for the service, integrating them with the overall medical center and VISN objectives and plans. The Mental Health Service Line Chief also participates with leadership and other managerial and medical staff and other clinical leaders in the decision-making structure and processes of the medical center to assure that quality patient care is maintained. The service line chief actively participates in the overall management consideration involving administration, budgeting, manpower, and other resource utilization, including identification of long and short range needs, formulation of proposals for top management consideration and plans and initiates improvement actions on a continuing progressive basis. This involves preparing budget estimates, justifying quarterly allotment requests as required, preparing projections, and justification for budgetary, personnel, equipment, and space requirements of the service. Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings on a regular basis. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600 Financial Disclosure:
Not Required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. The individual must qualify to perform duties as a board certified and licensed professional in the field o f mental health with a scope in Psychiatry, Psychology and or Social Work, have completed an accredited residency and/or possess experience which has qualified the individual to perform general duties and some specialized functions and procedures without supervision. Staff physicians may also include attendings who train physician residents assigned in facilities with residency training programs, and consultants who are capable of giving authoritative views and opinions on subjects in their field of medicine. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred:
Board Certified Psychiatrist, Psychologist or Social Worker. Preferred
Experience:
Program Management experience in a supervisory roll Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$130,000 to $320,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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