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Psychiatrist- Mental Health Program Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 45 days ago
On-site Battle Creek, MI $210K – $315K Apply by May 25, 2026 Medical Officer ESTJ OperationsHealthcare
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The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved for highly competitive applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): APPROVED! Learn more. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
What You'll Do
- →THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.
- →EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov,, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
- →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 The Program Manager provides executive leadership, clinical oversight, and administrative direction for multidisciplinary outpatient mental health services across assigned facilities.
- →This role manages daily operations of mental health clinics, ensuring efficient, high-quality delivery of diagnostic assessment, psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, crisis intervention, and evidence-based, patient-centered care for a diverse Veteran population.
- →The Program Manager exercises broad independent judgment in supervising an interdisciplinary team that may include Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing staff, and Peer Support Specialists.
- →Responsibilities include staffing, hiring actions, performance management, workload distribution, clinical coverage, and promoting a recovery-oriented environment.
- →The position oversees compliance with VA policies, accreditation standards, the Mental Health Uniform Services Package, clinical practice guidelines, and all required facility, VISN, and national reporting.
- →The Program Manager leads integration of mental health services with Primary Care and other clinical programs, ensuring timely access to care, effective consult and referral management, coordinated transitions, and optimized patient flow.
- →The role directs implementation of models such as BHIP, MHTC 2.0, and FLOW, facilitating team-based huddles, case coordination, and performance improvement initiatives.
- →Clinical responsibilities include providing or supervising psycho-diagnostic evaluations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, conducting suicide risk assessments, managing complex psychiatric presentations, and making appropriate treatment decisions across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and integrated care settings.
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.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Benefits
- ★VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- ★VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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