The El Paso VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for the position of Assistant Chief of Behavioral Health Service (BHS) at the El Paso Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located in El Paso, TX. The Assistant Chief is responsible for the oversight and management of personnel in Behavioral Health Service as directed by the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) of BHS.

Duties

This position is also being announced under announcement number: Physician:CAZM-12086672-23-KB Registered Nurse: CAZM-12086673-23-KB Psychologist (internal): CAZM-12086651-CC (public): CAZM-12086650-CC Social Worker (internal):CAZM-12086649-CC (Public): CAZM-12086648-CC Marriage Family Therapist: (internal): CAZM-12086655-CC (public): CAZM-12086654-CC Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor: (internal): CAZM-12086653-CC (Public): CAZM-12086652-CC VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS) Assistant Chief of Behavioral Health (BH) functions as the alternate advisor to the Associate Chief of Staff, Behavioral Health (ACOS of BH) and Medical Center Director on all Behavioral Health programs, when the Associate Chief of Staff of BH is unavailable. In this capacity, the Assistant Chief of BH has responsibility for the effective and efficient management of all Behavioral Health programs and services such as Psychology, Psychiatry and Social Work. The Assistant Chief of BH ensures timely delivery of patient driven care that includes quality assessment, diagnosis and management (including pharmacotherapy) of inpatient and outpatient Behavioral Health care. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Exercise administrative, programmatic, clinical and academic oversight of all Behavioral Health programs to ensure delivery of quality services in coordination with the ACOS of BH, Chief of Staff or ADPCS where appropriate. Coordinates and integrates the programs into a comprehensive package of services that meet the evolving needs of the Veteran population that comply with the Uniform Mental Health Services handbook (VHA Handbook 1160.01), the Inpatient Mental Health Services Handbook (VHA Handbook 1160.06) and VHA's Mental Health Operating Plan. Serves as the principal spokesperson and advocate for Behavioral Health programs and patients within the health care system, as determined by the ACOS of BH Directs patient care needs assessments; identifies gaps in services and supports strategic planning and program development to meet those needs. Within the local planning process, develops short and long range goals and objectives for provision of Behavioral Health Integrates the Behavioral Health services into primary functions of the organization. Coordinates and develops requests for programs such as but not limited to both human and budget resources, space, staffing, equipment and supplies. Develops and implements appropriate policies, procedures, plans and professional standards that guide and support all Behavioral Health programs. Develops program review and evaluation to ensure that the access, quality of care, customer service, patient satisfaction and utilization management, efficiency dimensions of care are continuously evaluated and improved. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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. Podiatrist 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 podiatric medicine, or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in podiatric medicine and surgery. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Licensure or Registration. Applicants must possess a 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. Residency Training. Podiatrists must have completed 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. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are:(1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. Physical Requirements: See outlined below. English Language Proficiency. Podiatrist appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. ? 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: Five or more years of administrative/supervisory experience in managing a behavioral health service that consists of multi-disciplinary staff. Demonstrated experience with disciplinary actions Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams with privileges at an outpatient clinic or hospital. Must possess experience in overseeing, developing, coordinating and evaluating academic programs within the behavioral health field. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-4 Podiatrist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 pounds; light carrying, under 15 pounds; Reaching above shoulder, Walking (6hrs); Standing (6hrs); Repeated bending (0.25hr); Climbing, legs only (1hr); 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 one 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); Mental and emotional 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.

Note: If your school was accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatry Medical Association in the year in which the degree was granted, but is no longer listed on the website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet

Contacts

• Address El Paso VA Clinic 5001 North Piedras Street El Paso, TX 79930 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]