Physician - Psychiatrist (Asst Chief Mental Health)

Assistant Chief Of Mental Health

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2027. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, 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 Assistant Chief aids the ACOS of Mental Health as he/she designates service priorities and objectives and supervises Acute Mental Health programs (e.g., Inpatient, Mental Health Emergency Room, Neuromodulation, Consult Liaison, and others) and supervises and evaluates performance of staff assigned to those programs. The Assistant Chief of Mental Health makes independent, professional decisions and recommendations with infrequent recourse to supervisory guidance. The incumbent is responsible for advising management of specific clinical or administrative issues within the Mental Health Service Line and within the Medical Center. The position serves as a consultant and advisor to subordinates, peers, and administration. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm (Subject to change based on agency needs).

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