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Senior Psychologist (Service Chief) - Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 46 days ago
On-site Des Moines, IA $163K – $212K Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Psychology INFJINFPINTJ OperationsHealthcare
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
What You'll Do
- →The Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Mental Health is responsible for all aspects of mental health services at VACIHCS and will maintain effective interdepartmental relationships demonstrating active problem resolution skills and close cooperation with other programs and services to accomplish the health care system mission and goals.
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Clinical Administrative/Supervisory Authority/Program Management 70% The incumbent participates in the strategic development and implementation of VAPAHCS's model of care.
- →Incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining high standards of excellence in all areas.
- →Incumbent has oversight responsibility for developing processes to meet performance metrics around the quality of care, access to care, safety, efficiency, and outpatient satisfaction.
- →Incumbent works collaboratively with other clinical dyads to ensure a seamless patient experience as patients move between venues and sites of care.
- →Incumbent is directly responsible for recruiting and retaining faculty and staff and initiating areas of programmatic development.
- →Provide consultation within their discipline.
- →Provide clinical leadership and problem solving for clinical programs of which Mental health Service has direct responsibility.
- →The incumbent spends a majority of his/her clinical time on the following: Treat mentally ill patients in various settings as required; participate in treatment planning and meetings as required for clinical functioning; provide quality care based on current standards of practice.
- →Training and Education 10% The incumbent facilitates the training of medical students and residents/fellows, and incumbent promotes continuing education and professional competence for staff working in mental health settings, including cross-service educational programs.
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
- →Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
- →Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓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.
- ✓NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
- ✓For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
- ✓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 possess a valid drivers license.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Personality Fit
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