Physician - Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health

Associate Chief Of Staff For Mental Health

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Mental Health is responsible for all aspects of mental health services at VACIHCS and will maintain effective interdepartmental relationships demonstrating active problem resolution skills and close cooperation with other programs and services to accomplish the health care system mission and goals.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Clinical Administrative/Supervisory Authority/Program Management 70%
• The incumbent participates in the strategic development and implementation of VAPAHCS's model of care. Incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining high standards of excellence in all areas. Incumbent has oversight responsibility for developing processes to meet performance metrics around the quality of care, access to care, safety, efficiency, and outpatient satisfaction. Incumbent works collaboratively with other clinical dyads to ensure a seamless patient experience as patients move between venues and sites of care. Incumbent is directly responsible for recruiting and retaining faculty and staff and initiating areas of programmatic development. Responsibilities include:
• Performance Measures
• Program Development
• Resource Management
• Accreditation
• Quality Assurance
• Budgets
• Equipment (major and minor)
• Maintenance
• Contracts
• Personnel Evaluations
• Performance Reviews
• Credentialing
• Oversee Teaching, Clinical Care and Research Initiatives
• Design and Implementation of Goal-Sharing Initiatives

• Clinical Responsibilities 20%

• Examine, diagnose, and treat Veterans and their families, and maintain medical records. Provide consultation within their discipline. Provide clinical leadership and problem solving for clinical programs of which Mental health Service has direct responsibility. The incumbent spends a majority of his/her clinical time on the following: Treat mentally ill patients in various settings as required; participate in treatment planning and meetings as required for clinical functioning; provide quality care based on current standards of practice.

• Training and Education 10%

• The incumbent facilitates the training of medical students and residents/fellows, and incumbent promotes continuing education and professional competence for staff working in mental health settings, including cross-service educational programs.

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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, 7:30am - 4:00pm.