Podiatrist Program Manager - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)
About The Position
The podiatrist serves as Program Manager for the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team in the Mental Health Clinic at the Seattle Division of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. The health system operates a major medical facility in Seattle, outpatient and residential facilities at the American Lake division in Tacoma, and seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics throughout the Puget Sound area. The Program Manager has broad responsibilities for managing a complex clinical care program, including leadership in its development, implementation, evaluation, and oversight. The role leads a multidisciplinary team and oversees policies and procedures for the treatment team, ongoing program evaluation, and quality improvement projects. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is available on an ad hoc basis only; this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives, as well as permanent change of station, are not authorized.
Requirements
- Doctor of podiatric medicine degree, or equivalent, from an approved school of podiatric medicine.
- Completed or currently completing approved residency training, or equivalent, in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
- Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a full and unrestricted license to practice podiatry in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Pass the required pre-employment medical evaluation or examination and background/security investigation.
- Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing-designated position must undergo urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Complete the required online onboarding and application requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of managerial experience within mental health.
- Five years of general mental health experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and oversight of a complex clinical care program.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team that may include psychologists, physicians, social workers, and nurses.
- Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures for the treatment team.
- Conduct ongoing program evaluation and quality improvement projects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
