Physician- Psychiatrist- Mental Health Program Coordinator

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

Welcome to Salt Lake City, where the serenity of a mountain getaway meets metropolitan energy. Forget what you think you know; adventure here isn't just on the slopes. Explore art, breweries, music and a vibrant culinary scene, all nestled against breathtaking landscapes. It's a city that challenges expectations, offering a unique blend of wild beauty and urban discovery. Frequently referred to as the "Crossroads of the West," its location is also ideal for longer road trips north to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks and south to Utah's Mighty 5. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date. 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. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact Joshua Titensor at joshua.titensor@va.gov, or 720-723-4819. 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 The VITAL Program Manager is a psychiatry position located within Mental Health Service(MHS) at the George E. Wahlen VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. The Veterans Integration Academic Leadership (VITAL) initiative's mission is to provide world class healthcare for Veterans, support them in making a successful integration into college and university campuses, and aid them in reaching their academic goals. The VITAL Program Manager provides leadership within the healthcare and academic communities, working directly for the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health. The duties and responsibilities involve supervision and broad program management of the VITAL Program, an important VASLCHCS-wide service that significantly impacts the health care provided to student Veterans in both "bricks and mortar" and virtual institutions. Essential Program Management Responsibilities As VITAL Program Manager, the incumbent has full and direct responsibility for program management and administrative supervisory responsibilities for the day-to-day functions and activities of the VITAL Program and staff. Decisions made by the Program Manager affect staff and other resources associated with the program and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. The incumbent has responsibility for development of staff competencies and performance plans, as well as promotion of working relationships and an effective treatment team environment. Responsibilities include first line authority/supervision of assigned staff, clinical consultation and guidance, day-to-day program management, and administrative functions that are complex in scope and that constitute a significant programmatic element of the MHS. The VITAL Program employees supervised by the incumbent may include psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors, and peer mentors. Provides leadership in facilitating and coordinating the provision of services for student Veterans throughout and beyond the VASLCHCS catchment area. The VITAL program serves as a consultation resource for, and collaborates with, clinical services and programs across the VASLCHCS, including Primary Care, Occupational Therapy, M2VA, Speech and Language, Polytrauma Clinic, Mental Health Service programs, and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics for all concerns related to student Veterans. Responsible for strategic planning to ensure the provision of high-quality services to meet the needs of Veterans served. Plan, develop, and implement short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the program's strategic plan. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.