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Physician - Psychiatrist - Service Chief
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 121 days ago
On-site Prescott, AZ $250K – $350K Apply by Jun 8, 2026 Medical Officer ESTJINTJ OperationsHealthcare
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This position oversees the Mental Health services throughout the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS). The Mental Health & Behavioral Health Sciences (MH&BS) Service Line Manager reports to the Chief of Staff. The MH&BS service line manager will supervisor the managers within the MH&BS service line. The MH&BS manager will manage human and material resources and a variety of mental health programs. This position supports the overall functioning of MH&BS.
What You'll Do
- →Steeped in Western history, featuring a vibrant downtown with over 800 registered historical buildings, year-round access to a variety of outdoor activities, stunning natural landscapes, and home of the "World's Oldest Rodeo," come discover why Prescott is not just a great place to visit but also the perfect place to call home!
- →The VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Desert Pacific Network.
- →We're an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22).
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- →Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- →Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
- →EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting 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 to apply.
- →Duties may include but are not limited to: All professional and administrative activities within the Mental Health Service Line including selection, orientation and continuing education of staff.
Requirements
- ✓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 examination.
- ✓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.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Personality Fit
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