Physician (Psychiatrist)
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Physician (Psychiatrist) right now, this occupation will be depute in Tennessee. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 875534
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.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. Relocation/Recruitment incentive MAY be authorized upon review and approval by management.
PLEASE READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (SEE CHECKLIST) ARE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATON PACKAGE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION
APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AS STATED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CLOSING DATE TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Relocation expenses and/or i! ncentives are not authorized for this position.
VA en! courages persons with disabilities to apply
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/ .
Murfreesboro offers affordable living with picturesque seasons and an abundance of recreational and entertainment activities. Murfreesboro is home to several historical landmarks including Cannonsburgh Village and Stones River National Battle Field. It is also located close to Nashville, better known as 'Music City USA,' the capital of Tennessee, and home of the Tennessee Titans NFL and Nashville Predators NHL teams. Tennessee does not have a state income tax.
The position is located in Mental Health in the Community Based Outpatient Clinics Section. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required; Must be proficient in spoken and written English
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medic! ine or surgery
Pre-employment physical examination required
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Backgrund and/or Security Investigation required.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record DUTIES:
Incumbent will perform as the Chief, Mental Health in the Community Based Outpatient Clinics Section (MH in CBOCs). He/she will provide approximately 95 percent program management services to include: oversight of administrative and programmatic resources and responsibilities for a program that delivers outpatient treatment and related services and interventions including medication management, assessment, case management, psychotherapy, and education for Veterans with a full range of mental health treatment needs. Incumbent will be responsible for directing the activities of multidisciplinary clinical teams comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, advance practice nurses, addiction therapists, counse! lors, and program clerks. Duties include directing, administering, and ! managing all aspects of the MH in CBOCs section, including comprehensive planning, developing, and implementing programs, policies, and procedures; determining program needs; overseeing short and long range program goals, initiatives, and direction; ensuring CBOC compliance with policies and procedures of the MHCL, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), Veterans Integrated Systems Network (VISN), and Federal rules and regulations; ensuring that the CBOCs comply with current performance measures; maintaining high standards through the review and judicious application of evidenced based practices, practice guidelines, and best practices methodology; developing quality management and performance improvement practices, and reporting the results to the Chief, MHCL; and overseeing the completion of any evaluation reports. Incumbent will provide care as a credentialed and privileged Licensed Independent Practitioner who will establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and! exercise professional judgment to provide treatment for Veterans, and will provide approximately 5 percent direct patient care to include direct services to selected patients and/or selected treatment programs; diagnostic interviews, assessments, psychotherapy, and case management to Veterans; provide behavioral expertise, education, and multidisciplinary consultation with primary care staff at all CBOCs in the management of mental health clients; assess the need for referral for additional services of mental health clients; coordinate with providers within MHCL and TVHS when other care such as psychiatric or palliative care is involved; mediation as requested by local, regional, state and Federal agencies and elected representatives; and review and translate research into practical interventions for improved patient outcomes. Incumbent will designate section priorities and objectives and work independent of immediate supervision. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Quali! fications:
Citizenship : Citizen of the United States. (! Non-citizens may be appointed when no qualified citizens are available in accordance with regulations issued by the Under Secretary for Health or designee).
Education : Degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have 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: Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted, schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted, schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
Must be board certified or eligible
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-2 PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
Physical Standards/Requirements : T here will be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, books, small pieces of equipment and supplies, or driving an automobile. All applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.
Work Environment: Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts of a medical center/hospital environment that require nor! mal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting and t! raining rooms, or libraries. The workspace is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
English Language Proficiency : Applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407 (d). [No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. Chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity that is not proficient in written and spoken English].
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be acc! redited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
FOREIGN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)
Applicants must be citizens of the United ! States, and be at least 16 years of age as of the closing date.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law.
Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database. Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one year probationary period.
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.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.
Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position. 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 Employ! ees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" b! enefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.vacareers.va.gov/about-va/index.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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