Psychiatrist Supervisory Program Manager - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)
About The Position
The physician serves as Program Manager/Supervisory Psychiatrist for the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) teams in the Mental Health Clinic at the Seattle Division of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. BHIP aims to build effective interdisciplinary outpatient mental health teams that provide most of the mental health care needed by assigned panels of Veterans over time. The role includes broad program management and clinical leadership, including developing, implementing, evaluating, and overseeing a complex clinical care program; leading a multidisciplinary team; and establishing and overseeing team treatment policies and procedures. The physician conducts ongoing program evaluation and quality improvement projects. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is based at the Seattle Division of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to VHA eligibility and approval; awards may be up to $200,000, with an eligibility period of one to five years. Recruitment/relocation incentives are authorized.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
- 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 leading to board-certification eligibility, or an applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
- Pass pre-employment medical evaluation and, if selected for a testing-designated position, urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
- Meet applicable background and security investigation requirements.
- Complete the online onboarding process and required application documentation.
- Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of managerial experience within mental health.
- Five years of general mental health experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide broad program management, including leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating, and overseeing a complex clinical care program.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team that includes psychologists, physicians, social workers, nurses, and others.
- Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures for the treatment team.
- Conduct ongoing program evaluation and quality improvement projects.
- Provide outpatient mental health care through the BHIP program to assigned panels of Veterans over time.
Benefits
- 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 VA contributions up to 5%.
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs may be carried into retirement.
- Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
- Free liability protection with tail coverage.
- Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to eligibility and approval, with awards up to $200,000.
- Recruitment/relocation incentives are authorized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
