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Physician - Psychiatry (Chief of Mental Health)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
Hybrid Huntington, WV $280K – $350K Apply by Sep 25, 2026 Medical Officer ESTJINTJINTPISTJ Healthcare
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The Chief of Mental Health (MH) is responsible for all clinical and administration aspects of the services delivered in Mental Health Service (MHS). Responsible for all aspects of administration in MHS in the relationship to the VA Medical Center at large. Responsibilities are complex in scope and involve organization of service delivery, management of programs across the healthcare system, coordination and supervision of staff, program evaluation, performance improvement and budget.
What You'll Do
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding the day-to-day functioning and program evaluation Provides leadership in hiring of new staff members for each program.
- →Must be skilled is Psychopharmacology.
- →Must be able to provide a comprehensive psychiatric summary.
- →Ensure accreditation requirements are met including reviewing checklists compliance for JC and CARF Document patient care in the patient chart via the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
- →All documentation shall be completed in accordance with VA policy and procedures Adhere to all quality management performance measures which will be reviewed monthly through peer reviews.
- →Missed opportunities New and Established Wait times Complete clinical reminders Complete Pertinence reviews Complete encounters at the end of each patient visit Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
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 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.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 5883e269-86d3-492f-af13-c3550e87871e
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