Physician (Psychiatrist-Director, Center of Excellence)
Location: Waco, Texas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Physician (Psychiatrist-Director, Center of Excellence) right now, this position will be presented in Texas. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. This position may be filled as a Physician (Psychiatrist); Psychologist; Nurse; Social Worker or Health S! cience Officer.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 945341
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The VISN 17 Center of
Excellence (COE) is committed to first class research to promote and improve
mental health care, treatment and counseling services for returning war
Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND). The focus of the COE is on the development and delivery
of state-of-the-art care and treatment for mental health conditions and
associated sequelae. We are looking for a dedicated leader with strong research
and administrative skills to further grow and develop this research enterprise
to its full potential! A faculty appointment at the Texas A&M College of
Medicine commensurat! e with professional experience will be available to
facili! tate this challenging, but extremely rewarding, opportunity. The COE has
an annual operating budget of approximately $3M with permanent full-time staff
and faculty positions available for recruitment of premier researchers. A $9.8M
renovation construction project is currently underway which will be the new
headquarters of the COE when activated in 2014.
The COE is well equipped
with resources such as sophisticated MRI equipment, wet and dry lab space,
training facilities, and videoconferencing equipment to support high caliber
research. A joint Memorandum of Agreement between Carl R. Darnall Army Medical
Center, Fort Hood, and VA Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, and VISN
17 Center of Excellence provides significant opportunities for clinical
research innovation as troops who may develop symptoms of psychological
war-related trauma return to Ft. Hood, Texas.
Given the unique
concentration of active m! ilitary and Veterans in VISN 17, the strength of the
Center's research and clinical mission, the commitment of VA, and
federal/private sector funding, VISN 17 COE has an unparalleled opportunity to
shape and influence not only the research and clinical agenda within VHA, but
the ongoing national dialogue on how best to improve Veterans' health and
quality of life.
About Central Texas: VISN 17 COE is located on the beautiful historic
Waco Campus of the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS). Central
Texas is home of the world renowned Â"Texas Hill CountryÂ", painted with
exquisite landscape and relaxing quality of life with abundant settings for family
activities. The beautiful lakes and streams of the Hill Country provide ample
opportunity for water sports, hunting and outdoor recreation, while the
moderate climate allows year-round outdoor access. Central Texas is famous not
only for its barbeque b! ut also for its friendly, hospitable people and its
healthy environ! ment. The region is home to some of the best public schools in
the country. Real estate prices in Central Texas are among the lowest in the
nation; and commute times to metropolitan housing as well as ranches and farms
are nominal. The I-35 corridor provides access to the major metropolitan
attractions of Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin, each within 90 minutes travel
time. Waco is a thriving metropolitan city in Central Texas with an established
entertainment district and is home to Baylor University, which provides the
region with world class collegiate sporting events and entertainment
opportunities -- and touts the successes of Heisman Award Trophy recipient
Robert Griffin, III Â"RG3Â"! Central Texas is located Northwest of Houston, East
of Austin and South of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Texas is the native
birthplace of two US Presidents and home to another two US Presidents. Museums
and other cultural venues present vis! itors with opportunities for learning
about the rich heritage that helped to form present-day Texas. The neighboring
communities of Temple, Belton, Killeen, Fort Hood and surrounding towns make
for a diverse and well rounded Central Texas area with a very comfortable
quality of life! NO STATE TAXES!!!
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans A! ffairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
NOTE: Applic! ant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected.
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.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp .
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Current, full and unrestricted License required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated a! nd/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English DUTIES:
You will serve as the
Director of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 17 Center of Excellence
(CoE) for Research on Returning War Veterans, with full programmatic authority
for all professional, management and administrative aspects of the CoE. You
will oversee and direct CoE research projects, educational programs, and
clinical demonstration programs. The Director conducts relevant scientific
research and is a recognized expert with a national and/or international
reputation in the area of mental health research.
Duties performed by the Director require skill in directing and effectively managing the CoE. You must use a high level of autonomy to organize work, set priorities and program goals, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and meet facility performan! ce objectives. You must be highly proficient in relating to superiors, ! peers, and subordinates in order to negotiate and implement program policies and find solutions to personnel and organizational challenges.
Administrative
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supervisory responsibility for subordinates and
responsibility for all professional, management, and administrative
aspects of the CoE. Organizing work, setting priorities, delegating tasks, and meeting multiple deadlines. Responsibility for the strategic development,
implementation, staffing, budgeting and overall leadership of the CoE. Ensuring that all research activities have been
reviewed and approved by the relevant VA Institutional Review Boards and
Research Committees. Ensuring staff members follow requirements for
performance of duties at VA work sites or approved alternatives and
appropriate documentation is available. Ensuring records of attendance and leave follow
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) ! requirements. Maintaining relationships that facilitate collaborative
work with staff and other programs/centers, as well as resolving
conflicts. Communicating goals, objectives and priorities to
subordinate staff. Providing budget formation, justification and execution;
financial management; and financial reporting. Managing organizational changes throughout the CoE and
approving the allocation and distribution of funds in the CoE's budget.
Research
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Engaging in and supporting scientific research
programs, including accomplishing the scientific review and evaluation
process for the research programs.
Developing policies, procedures and criteria for
administration of the CoE Research program.
Promoting research initiatives designed to provide
information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches.
Providing structured mentorship for! developing research
professionals within the CoE and collaborators! across the nation.
Maintaining the CoE research focus on returning war
Veterans in order to be maximally useful to current and future generations
of Veterans and their families returning from conflict.
Serving as Principal Investigator in writing and obtaining
grants from VA and external funding sources.
Developing effective collaborations with academic
partners, VA and other research agencies.
Clinical Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Arranging and ensuring discipline-specific oversight
for all clinical care delivered by psychology staff and trainees
not yet independently licensed.
Providing professional advice and consultation in areas
related to professional practice and evidence-based interventions.
Academic/Teaching/Training
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Holding an appointment as an Associate or Full
Professor at Texas A&M Health Scienc! e Center, College of Medicine.
Involvement in the facility Psychology Training
Programs and Training Committee.
Providing mental health research leadership and
mentoring.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:BASIC REQUIREM ENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. D egree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. Completion of a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Proficiency in spoken and written English as required by VA Policy
Preferred Experience: Experience
as a recognized leader, with a national an! d/or international reputation, in
conducting relevant scientific re! search in the area of Mental Health to include
extensive experience as a principal investigator obtaining extramural grant
funding, writing grants and publications, and making presentations at
scientific conferences; as well as directing research projects, educational
programs, and clinical demonstration programs. This position requires the mastery of planning principles, concepts, policies, techniques, and procedures to coordinate and make recommendations in the development of long- and short-range program and evaluation plans, and to coordinate the monitoring of program and resource activities against these plans.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc .
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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: No special physical demands are required for this position. Employee frequently carries light items such as paper files, records, etc. The work is primarily performed while sitt! ing, though some work may require period of standing.
Veter! ans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.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 considera! tion for employment.
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://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this position, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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