Department of Veterans Affairs-posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Jackson, MS
5,001-10,000 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs

This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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.

  • Oversees the Acute Mental Health Inpatient unit, a major program at GVSM VAMC, delivering specialized, complex, and highly professional care that significantly impacts Veterans' healthcare.
  • Manages key clinical, training, and administrative programs with full responsibility for day-to-day activities.
  • Performs strategic planning and resource allocation to ensure high-quality services for Veterans.
  • Ensures well-coordinated, high-quality post-discharge care for high-risk Veterans.
  • Supervises direct reports, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, neuropsychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed professional mental health counselors, addiction therapists, vocational rehabilitation specialists, and/or peer support specialists.
  • Conducts performance evaluations, approves time and leave, monitors fund control points, and oversees daily operations, including budgetary oversight.
  • Implements cost-saving measures without impairing operational effectiveness.
  • Develops performance standards, position descriptions, and functional statements.
  • Requests backfills or new positions as needed.
  • Provides direct clinical care to Veterans at least 70% of the time, ensuring active involvement in patient management and care delivery.
  • Delivers patient care services on the inpatient unit or in other outpatient or residential mental health settings, as determined by needs of the service.
  • Possesses expertise in psychopharmacological interventions, including prescribing medications, monitoring treatment efficacy, and managing side effects.
  • Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services using the most appropriate assessment techniques.
  • 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
  • Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
  • 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).
  • Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
  • Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
  • Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME.
  • Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
  • No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
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