Service Chief of Mental Health

Chief Of Mental Health Service

The Chief Of Mental Health Service Serves As The Va Medical Facility Chief Mental Health Lead In Accordance With Vha Directive And Is The Senior Clinical And Executive Leader Accountable For The Full Scope Of Mental Health Care Delivered To Veterans Across The Facility And All Its Points Of Service, Including Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (Cbocs). This Position Carries Integrated Responsibility For Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, Access -Including Continuous After-Hours And Emergency Coverage -Workforce Management, Program Development, And The Stewardship Of Academic Affiliate Partnerships. The Chief Of Mental Health Reports Directly To The Chief Of Staff And Serves On The Medical Executive Committee (Ecms). The Position Provides Direct Or Matrix Oversight Of All Mental Health Disciplines, Programs, And Staff- Including Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Peer Support, And Associated Mental Health Professions -Regardless Of Specific Organizational Alignment Within The Facility.

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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, 8:00 A.m. - 4:30 P.m. (Core Hours; After-Hours Coverage As Required)

US Department of Veterans Affairs