Deputy Chief of Integrative Health, San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS)

Deputy Chief of Integrative Health – San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), in affiliation with the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System (SFVAHCS), is seeking a Deputy Chief of Integrative Health to join the Integrative Health Service at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Position Description The role reports to the Chief of Integrative Health and will lead the Integrative Health service and Whole Health program, providing evidence‑based complementary and integrative health (CIH) care. The service is interdisciplinary, including clinicians and staff from medicine, nursing, acupuncture, chiropractic care, physical and occupational therapy, recreational therapy, psychology, nutrition, social work, and health coaching. The Deputy Chief will directly supervise these clinicians, support collaborative delivery of multimodal care, and promote whole‑person wellbeing for veterans. Primary Responsibilities Serve as a senior leader within the Integrative Health Service, supervising clinicians in medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic care, social work, recreation therapy, and other disciplines. Provide clinical care in the Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic. Lead Whole Health transformation efforts across SFVAHCS. Collaborate with UCSF, SFVAHCS, and national partners to advance integrative and Whole Health care. Participate in scholarly activities (quality improvement, research, teaching/precepting) as time permits. Minimum Required Qualifications MD, DO, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree. Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or equivalent. Experience & Qualifications Completion of fellowship training in Integrative Medicine or equivalent training (e.g., Lifestyle Medicine). Experience in complementary and integrative health practice. Eligibility for VA credentialing and appointment at SFVAHCS. Eligibility for faculty appointment under UCSF Academic Personnel guidelines. Preferred Qualifications Experience working within the VA healthcare system. Experience as a supervisor, ideally in interdisciplinary program leadership. Experience caring for veteran populations. Appointment Details This is a 1.0 VA Full Time Equivalent position, typically including approximately 50% clinical activities and 50% administrative and other responsibilities. Applicants seeking less than full‑time employment may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. The incumbent is required to work in person at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA). The academic appointment will be in the Clinical series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Final appointment is contingent upon UCSF approval and successful SFVAHCS credentialing. Location San Francisco VA Medical Center, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with its PRIDE values and Principles of Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California, San Francisco