The incumbent is responsible for developing, planning, and managing the MHRRTP. The MHRRTP is a complex program which oversees Psychologists, Social Workers, Peer support Specialists, Addiction Therapists, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Recreation Therapists, Psychiatrists, FNPs, administrative staff, and nursing staff. The Chief, RRTP, reports to the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health (ACOSMH) and completes all duties delineated herein and all other duties as assigned

Duties

Coordination and administration of all aspects of the residential rehabilitation treatment programs so that they provide safe, efficient and effective rehabilitation and recovery-based services to Veterans with severe mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Supervises Psychologists, Social Workers, Administrative Staff, a Medical director (MD), Registered Nurses (RNs), and other staff assigned; and evaluates the performance of the assigned staff. Serves as the liaison with Veterans Benefits Administration Offices, other government agencies, and the community. Exercising independent judgment and wide-latitude decision making in day to day management of the residential program operations. Strategic planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality services for Veterans, monitoring progress towards and outcomes of strategic plans. Planning, developing and implementing actions to meet short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with programs' strategic plan. Developing, coordinating and implementing a comprehensive, recovery-based program providing mental health treatment services for Veterans. Assignment and allocation of program resources to maximize clinical benefits for Veterans including assignment of clinical duties to program staff, monitor and request of supplies, program space, and other resources as needed. Tracking and monitoring staffing requirements for all levels of all clinical and administrative staff assigned to the MHRRTP. Facilitating requests to fill vacancies and add staff as needed to meet all requirements and assure safe and effective functioning of program. Ensure program and staff follow all requirements established by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Joint Commission and CARF. Development and implementation of procedures and policies, preparation of all information and training staff to ensure compliance with all requirements and procedures. Monitoring all aspects of the program using data-driven quality assurance processes, collecting data on all aspects of program function, Veterans in program, and staff duties including documentation, and preparing all reports as required. Implementing strategies and actions to improve the MHRRTP program based on data analysis and stakeholder feedback and summarizing the processes in appropriate reports. Assignment of clinical responsibilities and duties to the clinical Mental Health staff in the MHRRTP programs (psychologists, social workers, nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, peer support specialists, social workers, addiction therapists and Mental Health trainees). Responsible for approval of leave, ensuring coverage of clinical services, personnel actions, management of MHRRTP clinical programs and services, and professional consultation. Monitoring and reporting on Mental Health clinical staff schedules, utilization and workload. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus (up to an additional 7.5% of their salary (not to exceed $15k), regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 11 paid Federal holidays per year. 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 stipend + possible 1 week paid authorized absence to attend. Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Take a look at VA's Top 20 Reasons Doctors Enjoy Working at VA and VHA Physician's Brochure Recruitment Incentive/Relocation Incentive is authorized for this position. Recruitment and/or relocation will only be offered in the form of incentives and not reimbursed expenses, in accordance with agency policy. PCS not authorized. PLEASE NOTE: Qualified clinical trainees, residents, fellows, interns, etc. are encouraged to apply; please follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Designated and/or random drug testing required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred Experience: One year of management experience preferred. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds), Straight pulling (1 hour), Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (4 hours), Standing (4 hours), Repeated bending (4 hours), Both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in on eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Both eyes required, Depth perception, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Ability to distinguish shades of colors, Hearing (Aid permitted), Emotional/mental stability.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Anchorage VA Medical Center 1201 North Muldoon Road Anchorage, AK 99504 US
• Name: Tamara Harrington
• Phone: 907-375-2133
• Email: [email protected]