Physician (Psychiatrist - Mental Health Manager)
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Physician (Psychiatrist - Mental Health Manager) right now, this position will be ordered in Tennessee. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 716437 (Please include on all documents)
This announcement has been amended to extend the closing date to June 6, 2012.
Applicants that previously applied for vacancy VHA35-486-12-659410-T38-YS must re-apply to this announcement.
Our mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
As the VISN 9 Mental Health Program Manager, you will be a part of the VISN 9 Mid-South Healthcare Network which consists of all the Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare facilities in the states of Kentucky, Tennessee and approximately 1/3 of the state of West Virginia.
Salary is commensurate upon qualifications and experience. Salary is dependent upon the recommendation of an appropriate Physicians Pay Compensation Panel .
Work Schedule: Full Time (M-F) 8:00am to 4:30pm
In accordance with VHA Directive 2009-011, this position will be announced under four separate announcements covering four disciplines: Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Worker and Nursing. Note: Only 1 position will be filled.
****Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Travel/Relocation expenses may be authorized****
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): "The applicant selected for this position may be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction program, subject to availability of EDRP funding".
Special Employment Consideration: Individuals eligible for the following appointments are encouraged to apply: 5 CFR 213.3102 "u", Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities ; mental retardation, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities; and Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a US citizen to apply for this job
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
DUTIES:
As the VISN 9 Mental Health Program Manager, he/she has overall responsibility for implementing, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, reviewing, evaluating and improving the operations of the Network Mental Health Services. He/she effectively contributes to the VA and the network's objective by developing, implementing, and coordinating programs and by working with and through mental health leaders and medical center management at all six sites. He/She effectively leads the organization toward achieving stated goals, mission, and vision.
The purpose of the work is to monitor national mental health program directives and strategic planning initiatives in order to provide expertise in developing long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones and to evaluate the effectiveness of mental health programs conducted throughout the Mid South Healthcare Network. You will evaluate proposed or continuing clinical work against specified goals and objectives and provide both technical and administrative advice and recommendations for improvement.
The Mental Health Program Manager's managerial duties and responsibilities involve final decision, which have a direct and substantial effect on the Network, its facilities and related programs. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: staffing, work assignments, budget, clinical services provided, and the day-to-day program operations of the VISN 9 Mental Health Services. This position is organizationally responsible to the VISN 9 Network Director through the Chief Medical Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen .
Education - Must have a degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree has been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are 1) schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted; 2) schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted; 3) schools accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualify for full or unrestricted licensure.
Licensure and Registration - Must possess a current, full, active and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any state, Territory or commonwealth (e.g. Puerto Rico) of the United States or the District of Columbia.
English Language Proficiency - Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Additionally, it is preferred that the VISN 9 Mental Health Program Manager demonstrate a mastery in the field of Mental Health. The following knowledge and abilities are essential for the effective functioning of this position:
1. Ability to set goals and priorities;
2. Extensive base of technical, operational, administrative, interpersonal, and financial knowledge;
3. Strategic and tactical skills required to lead, communicate, and motivate a large group of managers, supervisors, and employees;
4. Ability to lead, communicate (written and oral), and cooperate in a team-based management group;
5. Knowledge of customer needs, technical and operations capabilities, and public relation skills;
6. Ability to establish a measurable business plan;
7. Leadership ability that fosters team building and individual commitment to goals;
8. Knowledge of state of the art, evidence based practice of mental health treatments and organized treatment programs including a familiarity with all of the disciplines that provide mental health treatment services;
9. Knowledge of analytical techniques to evaluate workload, fiscal and performance measure data and other reports.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE IN YOUR CV OR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
For more information on these qualification standards, reference: VA Handbook 5005.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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