Physician - Psychiatry Section Chief

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.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN5HREDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Psychiatry Section Chief is responsible for administrative and clinical aspects of services delivered by the prescribers in the mental health service. The incumbent will perform general psychiatric assessment and treatment in a multi-disciplinary setting composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric social workers, nurse practitioners and psychopharmacologists. The psychiatrist will be a key participant in the implementation of the principles of Advanced Clinic Access in mental health. Many of these patients suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, experience and competence in treating this condition is desirable. Responsibilities are complex in scope and involve organization of service delivery, management of multiple programs across the healthcare system, coordination and supervision of staff, program evaluation, performance improvement and budget management. Major functions or scope of assigned duties include, but are not limited to: Administrative Responsibilities Has direct administrative and professional supervision of staff: Psychiatrists, Physician Assistants, Medical Students, Residents, and Nurse Practitioners Has programmatic oversight and shared responsibility for the Psychiatry Section staff assigned duties within Mental Health Service programs. Manages Human Resource aspects of Psychiatry section operations, including hiring and disciplinary action, Labor/ Management relations, performance appraisals, and professional boarding procedures for various disciplines. Monitors and reports to facility and VISN leadership regarding status of Mental Health Performance Measures for the Medical Center, with preparation and implementation oversight for any corrective actions necessary. Oversees survey readiness for all programs in their respective section, in collaboration with Mental Health Leadership and the performance improvement staff. Has staff authority for resource allocations within Psychiatry Section of the Mental Health Service. Consults with and serves as a resource for other service lines and facility leadership concerning the need for the development of mental health services. Assists the Chief, Mental Health in coordinating a mental health response in the event of critical occurrences of violence at the facility, disasters, and/or mass casualty occurrences. Supervise and manage a large group of professional staff. Assess qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees. Develop appropriate productivity standards across program areas and professional disciplines. Skill in interpersonal relationships, including conflict resolution and the ability to work collaboratively with supervisors from other service lines and departments. Deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. Knowledge of the goals and objectives of the medical center and VISN and ability to communicate these to subordinates. Clinical Responsibilities Provides treatment for beneficiaries with general psychiatric disorders in a variety of treatment settings and modalities, including tele-mental health. Must be skilled in Psychopharmacology. Must be able to provide a comprehensive psychiatric summary. Psychiatry physicians may be active participants in the supervision of medical students and psychiatric residents as assigned, and the supervising psychiatrist is responsible for all patient care delivered by trainees. Adheres to all quality management performance measures which will be reviewed through peer and pertinence reviews. Work Schedule: FT, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, however, on call may be required after 4:30 and on weekends and holidays.

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. 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.