Physician - Mental Health Medical Director - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and EDRP Authorized

The Mental Health Service (MHS) Medical Director is responsible for the clinical performance of Mental Health (MH) in accordance with the mission of the Medical Center, Network, and VHA. Responsibility includes planning, organizing, evaluation, and management of all clinical aspects of assigned tasks and functions for Mental Health Service line psychiatrists and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The MH SL Medical Director supervises psychiatrists and APPs. Serves as consultant to the MH SL Director and the community on policy, procedure, and problems, which relate to the product line services. Duties include: Directs the development and maintenance of innovative cost-effective programs, which meet JCAHO, Network 23, VHA Headquarters, and medical center standards. Develops and maintains continuing programs in the areas of professional peer review, organizational improvement, continuing education, scope of practice, clinical privileging and other quality improvement activities. Provide expert consultation and treatment for patients with Psychiatric conditions Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with Psychiatric conditions. Provide patient and family education regarding Psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and self-management strategies, utilizing educational tools and resources to enhance patient understanding and compliance. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including Cardiology APPs to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences if indicated, including discharge planning Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in the electronic medical record system Provide clinical leadership and problem solving for clinical programs of which Mental health Service has direct responsibility. Assures sound financial, human resources, space, and equipment practices, consistent with medical center goals and objectives. Assures a safe work environment. Serves as first line supervisor and has supervisory authority over the psychiatrists and APPs. Participates in the strategic development and implementation of VAPAHCS's model of care. Works collaboratively with other clinical dyads to ensure a seamless patient experience as patients move between venues and sites of care. Directly responsible for recruiting and retaining faculty and staff and initiating areas of programmatic development. May be tasked to travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics as requested/assigned by the ACOS-MH. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Approved for highly qualified applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. Learn more. 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, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Additional information may be provided during an interview.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.