Physician (Psychiatrist/Assistant Chief Mental Health)
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is looking of Physician (Psychiatrist/Assistant Chief Mental Health) right now, this career will be assigned in Texas. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 881688
You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental hea! lth care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your c! areer at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE").
America's Veterans need you!
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply
RELOCATION EXPENSES HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR THIS POSITION
The applicant(s) selected for this position will be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program.
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required DUTIES:
The Assistant Chief, Mental Health Service, working under the supervision and guidance of the Chief, Mental Health, is responsible for the supervision and management of Mental Health Services at the VA Medical Center in Amarillo and the Outpatient Clinics in Clovis, New Mexico and Lubbock, Texas. These responsibilities include the general supervision of staff physicians, staff psychologists, mid-level! providers and psychiatric nurses. Supervision of Lubbock and Clovis ou! tpatient staff is performed in a matrix model, as is supervision of positions other than physicians or mid-levels. Supervisory duties include all aspects of recruitment and selection of staff, rating of performance and recognition of employees, and any necessary corrective disciplinary action.
Takes an active role as a management team member with the Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) and supports the achievement of the mission and goals. Will be actively responsible for continuous quality improvement and performance measurement related to Mental Health. Represents the AVAHCS, internally and externally, in such a manner as to reflect positively on the facility and the VA.
Provides leadership to staff through policy guidance and activities on behalf of patients and their clinical care. This activity will include supporting the Chief, Mental Health, in the evaluation and implementation of organizational realignment.
Tour of Duty: M-F day! s with on-call
Pay will be commensurate with training, experience, and market. Moving expenses have been authorized.
First consideration will be given to applications received early.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
A. Citizenship: Citizenship of the United States.
B. Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
C. Licensure and Registration: Unrestricted licensure as a physician in any state or territory.
D. Board Certification: Board certified/eligible in Psychiatry.
E. First-Year Residency (Internship): Completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was completed.
To be eligible to apply for core privileges in Psychiatry, the following criteria must be met; Current ! certification or active participation in the examination process leadin! g to certification in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry; OR, successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association accredited post-graduate training program in psychiatry; OR, be grandfather in from previous experience, AND, applicants for initial appointment must be able to demonstrate the provision of inpatient, outpatient, or consultative services for at least 200 patients during the past 12 months, or demonstrate successful completion of a hospital-affiliated accredited residency, special clinical fellowhip or research.
Psychiatry Core Privileges --Admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, provide consultation and perform history and physical examinations to adult patients presenting with mental, behavioral, addictive or emotional disorders, utilizing all forms of psychological and socal treatment including medications.! Privileges include providing consultation with physicians in other fields regarding mental, behavioral or emotional disorders, pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, family therapy, behavior modification, consultation to the courts, and emergency psychiatry as well as the ordering of diagnostic, laboratory tests, and presribe medications.
Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educatio! n. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http:/! /www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. ***
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference! , please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JO! BS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is ! in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this career, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:40:02 GMT
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