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Staff Psychologist (Service Chief)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Prescott, AZ $177K – $228K Apply by Jun 8, 2026 Psychology INFJINFPINTJ 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
- →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.
- →Assures that all licensed independent practitioners receive education on assessing and managing pain.
- →Clinically and administratively related activities of the Mental Health Service Line..
- →Continuing surveillance of the professional performance of all individuals in the Mental Health Service Line who have delineated clinical privileges.
- →Monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided in the Mental Health Service Line.
- →Assuring that individuals in Mental Health with clinical privileges competently provide service within the scope of privileges granted.
- →Recommending to the Medical Executive Board the criteria for clinical privileges that are relevant to the care provided in the Mental Health Service Line.
- →Recommending appointment and clinical privileges for each medical staff member of the Mental Health Service Line and others requesting privileges within Mental Health.
- →When needed, Service Line Managers will consult with the appropriate specialty for re-privileging decisions.
- →Reviews Provider Performance Improvement activities/data as part of the renewal of privileges/scope of practice The integration of the department or service into the primary functions of the hospital.
- →The development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of care, treatment, and services.
- →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.
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.
- ✓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).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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