Psychiatrist

The VA Puget Sound Healthcare System is recruiting for one Psychiatrist to serve as the Program Manager for the Homeless Engagement and Recovery Opportunity (HERO) program within the Community and Residential Care Services (CRCS) for the Mental Health Service Line.This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.A recruitment/relocation incentive is authorized for this position and may be offered to a highly qualified candidate.The HERO Program Manager has very broad program management responsibilities which include but are not limited to:The operation and management of key clinical programs that are of considerable scope, size, and complexity.Development of short and long-range goals and plans;Development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that plans are carried out and goals are metAdministrative and programmatic resource managementMonitoring outcomes using a data-driven quality assurance processWorks independently to complete the required duties and assigned tasks and provides direction and leadership in strategic and short-term goals to fulfill the Mission and Vision of the MHS, VAPSHCS, VISN 20, and VHA.Develops, directs, and evaluates an integrated mental health program for both outpatients and inpatientsPerformance of higher-level management functions for VAPSHCS and VISN 20 through participation in strategic planning and oversight boards, councils, and committees; oversight of professional review processes and providing direction to performance improvement activities/goals.The psychiatrist assuming these responsibilities is expected to be a content expert in behavioral health, visible at Facility, VISN (20), and National levels. As such, the psychiatrist serves on committee and workgroups impacting policies and practice patterns at all three levels of influence regarding their program.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized, may be offered to highly qualified candidatePermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorizedEducation Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.?Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingWork Schedule: Full-time. Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm