Physician- Psychiatrist- Mental Health Program Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration • Salt Lake City, UT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The VITAL Program Manager is a psychiatry position within Mental Health Service at the George E. Wahlen VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. The Veterans Integration Academic Leadership (VITAL) initiative supports Veterans’ successful integration into college and university campuses and helps them reach their academic goals. The Program Manager provides leadership within healthcare and academic communities and reports to the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health.

The role has full and direct responsibility for management and administration of the VITAL Program’s day-to-day functions and staff. The position involves broad program management, staff supervision, clinical consultation, strategic planning, and coordination of services for student Veterans throughout and beyond the health care system’s catchment area. The VITAL Program collaborates with clinical services and programs across the system and serves as a consultation resource on concerns related to student Veterans.

The position is based in Salt Lake City. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to individual eligibility and program approval. The VA also describes a total rewards package that includes competitive salary, paid time off, retirement, insurance, possible CME reimbursement, and malpractice protection.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program, or an applicable alternative described in the announcement.
• Board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must complete required background/security investigation and onboarding requirements.
• Must meet applicable EDRP eligibility requirements and submit an application within four months of the appointment to be considered for EDRP.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior supervisory psychiatry administrative experience within the past two years.
• Ability to work well as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Demonstrated high-level practice using evidence-based medicine principles with patients who have complex illness.
• Excellent customer service skills with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the day-to-day functions and activities of the VITAL Program and its staff.
• Supervise assigned staff, including developing staff competencies and performance plans, and promoting effective working relationships and a treatment-team environment.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance.
• Lead and coordinate services for student Veterans throughout and beyond the VASLCHCS catchment area.
• Serve as a consultation resource and collaborate with clinical services and programs across VASLCHCS, including Primary Care, Occupational Therapy, M2VA, Speech and Language, Polytrauma Clinic, Mental Health Service programs, and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics.
• Conduct strategic planning to ensure high-quality services that meet the needs of Veterans served.
• Plan, develop, and implement short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the program’s strategic plan.
• Exercise independent judgment and make decisions affecting program staff and other resources.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility, with a potential award of up to $200,000 for an eligibility period of one to five years, subject to approval and eligibility.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree