Physician (MD/DO) - Assistant Chief of Psychiatry & Mental Health

The Assistant Chief of Psychiatry within the Psychiatry and Mental Health Service is responsible for assisting with clinical and administrative functions of the Psychiatry and Mental Health Service. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and oversight of appropriate performance improvement and system redesign activities, as well as for advancing the principles of appropriate management/standards of care applicable to our Veteran patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Assistant Chief of Psychiatry & Mental Health The Assistant Chief reports directly to the Chief of the Psychiatry and Mental Health Service. Assistant Chief: (50% Administrative Time) Attends to administrative assignments per the Service Chief, as the Assistant/Deputy Service Chief, primarily including or related to the duties below. Assistant Chief physician works collaboratively with the Service Chief and performs a variety of administrative duties for sections management and the development, administration, coordination and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Serves as the Psychiatry/Psychiatrist Discipline Lead for the Service (or "Lead Psychiatrist"). Ensures clinical privileges and scope of practice for all psychiatric/physician providers meet VHA and all relevant statutory and licensure requirements; Provides discipline input into competencies and FPPE/OPPE (focused and ongoing profession practice evaluations) for these physicians, as well as the advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants, in compliance with State, and Federal / VHA requirements/directives. May also serve as primary supervisor for staff and sections as assigned by the Service Chief. Attend all relevant VA institutional committee meetings as assigned by the Chief of Psychiatry. Works with Psychiatry & Mental Health Service section leads (supervisors, unit managers, medical directors/section chiefs) to regularly assess Psychiatry Service Performance metrics and address identified deficiencies via gap analysis and creation of corrective action plans. Manages all the Psychiatry and Mental Health Service Physician, NP, PA, and Psychologist credentialing and works with the Credentialing Service to keep all required OPPE/FPPE up-to-date for any credentialed providers. Meets regularly with VA Utilization Management staff to understand and review relevant Psychiatry & Mental Health Service Inpatient bed utilization performance measures, and develop gap analyses and performance improvement plans where indicated. Additionally, the Assistant Chief assumes full responsibility for all Service Chief duties during their absence. Psychiatrist / Physician (50% - Clinical Time) Responsible for the oversight of all aspects of psychiatric care delivered to patients under his/her care, in the area of their primary assignment at the R.L. Roudebush V.A. Medical Center. Provide or assist residents and/or nurse practitioners in the process of evaluation and treatment of the patient under his/her care in the area of their primary assignment. Evaluate patients at the area of their primary assignment to assess changes in the physical and mental status during their care. Perform inpatient psychiatric evaluations and treatment for the patients admitted to the area of their primary assignment if applicable. Participate in Treatment Team meetings, and patient care discussions, to guide appropriate psychiatric care in the area of their primary assignment. 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: Full time, 8:00am to 4:30pm. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Margaret Bordner, Margaret.Bordner@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible.