Physician (Psychiatrist - Chief of Mental Health)

1 month ago

Manchester, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.



Duties

The Chief of Mental Health has broad and ultimate responsibilities for clinical practice, program management, education, human resource management, and supervision for the Mental Health Service Line, and is responsible for:

  • Strategic planning to ensure the provision of high-quality, cost-effective mental health services.
  • Developing and implementing short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the health care system strategic plans.
  • Ensuring compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies as well as monitoring key metrics for the service line.
Serving in a key management role, the Chief of Mental Health will:
  • Supervise, plan, coordinate, organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, balance responsibilities, and meet multiple deadlines.
  • Have the knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately as stated in medical center bylaws and VHA directives and ability to guide staff in using these tools.
  • Be able to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view using advanced consultation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
  • Have skills in managing and directing the work of large, complex organizational unit and in applying effective management practices to accomplish program goals and objectives.
  • Have the ability to coordinate the efforts of multiple program elements, translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations.
  • Establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards.
  • Analyze organizational and operational problems, develop reporting requirements, and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program.
  • Be skilled in persuasion, negotiation, and motivation to negotiate multiple program policies.
  • Be able to assess need for basic and complex services across multiple programmatic patient care venues.
  • Develop and maintain continuing programs in the area of professional peer review, organizational improvement, continuing education, scope of practice, clinical privileging and other quality improvement activities while working collaboratively with other disciplines.
  • Adhere to computer security and safety requirements.
  • Implement and monitor environment of care procedures, infection control, and health and safety procedures in compliance with VHA, federal, state, and local policies.
  • Contact on a regular and recurring basis with individuals' representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
  • Actively participate on multiple Medical Center, VISN and National VA committees (e.g., VINEE IRB, Medical Executive Committee (MEC), Professional Standards Board, VISN 1 Mental Health Executive Committee, etc.).
  • Represent the Medical Center at professional community group/events and committees, in conferences/meetings with higher ranking managers, supervisors, and staff from other disciplines or work units, and/or with representatives of local public interest groups, congressional district offices and employees of State and local governments.
  • Prepare special reports and responses, Congressional responses, briefing papers, issue briefs, and decision papers ensuring compliance, for the medical center leadership, which may be highly sensitive, confidential, and of a complex nature as requested.
  • Develop policies, procedures, performance standards, position descriptions and functional statements.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and perform other clinical and administrative responsibilities related to management of staff to ensure that the mission of the service and the medical center has been satisfied.
  • Set training objectives and delegate responsibilities to subordinate sections.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Contact Karen.Chapman@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).
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).
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

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