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This position serves as the Program Manager for Mental Health (MH) in the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the Northern Tier. To include: Owen, Rothschild and Wisconsin Rapids CBOCs. This position reports directly to the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health. The MH CBOC Program Manager oversees all clinical, administrative, and day-to-day operations for MH staff in the CBOCs.
Learn more about this agency09/01/2023 to 09/29/2023
$115,587 - $320,000 per year
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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CAZP-12113848-23-MS
746879700
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
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The position serves as the Program Manager for Mental Health (MH) in the four Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the Northern Tier. To include: Owen, Rothschild and Wisconsin Rapids CBOCs. These clinics provide specialized Mental Health care to Veterans including psychiatric medication management, psychotherapy, mental health nursing, and same day/triage mental health access. The Mental Health Program Manager for these locations oversees and coordinates the various mental health clinical and administrative activities within the four CBOCs. This includes direct administrative and supervisory oversight of multidisciplinary clinical and non-clinical staff in large community based clinics comprised of LCSWs, LPCs, Peer Support Specialists, Addiction Therapists, Nurses, Psychiatrists, MH Nurse Practitioners and Psychologists.
This position can be filled by either a Social Worker, LPMHC, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or a Registered Nurse.
The Psychiatrist - MH CBOC Program Managers supervisory responsibilities include hiring, performance evaluations, time and leave, disciplinary action, and monitoring of productivity standards. Program management responsibilities include: development of short-and long-range goals and plans consistent with facility, VISN, and national goals, development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure goal attainment, establishing, monitoring, and analysis of outcomes through the use of measurement based care. The Psychiatrist - MH CBOC Program Manager's role entails considerable organization and coordination of resources with others within the mental health service line, as well as other services throughout the clinic (and Tomah VA Medical Center) to improve access and efficiency, oversee care coordination, and ensure high quality care.
The Psychiatrist - MH CBOC Program Manager is responsible for the management of the clinical staff, which may include providing case consultation; discussing clinical, ethical, and career issues; and conducting or coordinating clinical forums for the various disciplines, to include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses and peer support specialists.
The Psychiatrist - MH CBOC Program Manager Effectively works with a diverse range of multidisciplinary health care professionals to meet performance goals and coordinates fluent integration of psychological/mental health services. Manages professional relationships with other CBOC and VA Medical Center leadership and staff.
The Psychiatrist - MH CBOC Program Manager Conducts routine meetings with MH staff at the Northern Tier CBOCs to discuss program requirements and ensure compliance with various accreditation sources. Provides oversight of MH quality assurance activities at the Northern Tier CBOCs, to include timely completion of medical record documentation, patient and provider satisfaction, clinic management and utilization, and access to care. Is responsible for developing and maintaining policies and procedures specific to Northern Tier CBOC operations, in compliance with established policies and procedures. Assesses clinic workload and staffing to meet the needs of the Northern Tier CBOCs and MH Service Line.
The Psychiatrist - MH CBOC Program Manager facilitates clinical forums and case consultation for Northern Tier CBOC staff. Provides a full range of psychiatry services as clinically indicated to male and female Veterans, in accordance with established protocols and guidelines. Completes comprehensive mental health intake assessments with Veterans, making accurate diagnoses and treatment plans, and coordinating appropriate referrals for care within the medical center. Consults with CBOC staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. The program Manager will be expected to split time between the Owen, Rothschild and Wisconsin Rapids CBOCs.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized to highly qualified candidates
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 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)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:40pm
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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Financial Disclosure Report:Not required
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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To apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume. Other documents may be requested later in the process if needed.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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