This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (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 appointment. 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.

Duties

This position is located in the Mental Health Service at the George E. Wahlen VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, Utah. The duties and responsibilities involve broad program management and supervision of the Services for Outpatient Addiction Recovery (SOAR) under the Addiction Treatment Services in Mental Health Service. The SOAR Team is an important program component of the facility that significantly impacts the health care provided to veterans. Decisions made by the Team Supervisor affect staff and other resources and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. Oversees responsibility for managing the day-to-day activities of the Team and supervising staff. In this role, s/he is responsible for strategic planning to ensure the provision of high-quality services, as well as developing and implementing short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the Mental Health Service strategic plans. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: Contact Mykia Singleton at [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid 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 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 reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Essential Program Management and Supervisory Responsibilities (80% of time) As SOAR Supervisor, possess full and direct program management and administrative supervisory responsibilities for the SOAR Team within the SLCHCS Mental Health Service (MHS). The Team has direct and care coordination responsibility for more than 2000 patients receiving services through the MHS. Responsibilities include first line authority/ supervision of assigned staff, clinical consultation and guidance, day-to-day program management, and administrative functions that are complex in scope and that constitute a significant programmatic element of the MHS. The interdisciplinary SOAR Team supervised includes Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice RN's, Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and RN Case Managers. Works closely with supervisors of the Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP) and specialty MHS programs (e.g., PTSD Clinic, Homeless Program, Inpatient Psychiatry Units, Suicide Prevention Program), to ensure that overall treatment of patients assigned to the Team is delivered in the most thorough, efficient, and effective manner. Oversees development of staff competencies and performance as well as promotion of working relationships and an effective treatment team environment. Interacts with Human Resources and facility leadership in all aspects of Team staff hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action. Implements process improvements to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Oversees treatment programming, staff development, and environment of care are managed at a level that meets or exceeds required accreditation standards, as well as local facility and VA Central Office expectations for service delivery. Participates as a member MHS Supervisory Council, along with the Chief and Associate Chiefs of MHS, and the other team supervisors. Participates in the overall management of MHS, including decisions with regard to clinical services provided, program development, resource allocation, staffing and staff workload issues. Clinical Responsibilities (up to 20% of time): Provides outpatient evaluations, attending notes, and curbside consultations and has knowledge of psychopharmacology and various psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, insight-oriented methods, family therapy, relaxation training, and mindfulness cognitive therapy. Incumbent will treat veterans with substance use disorders, anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and concurrent chronic medical conditions. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 4:00pm (MST). Some nights/weekends may be required based on agency needs. Telework: Adhoc Telework may be available, will be discussed during the interview process. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be Authorized.

Requirements

Qualifications

***This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 29,2023 The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 24th, 2023. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.*** To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. 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. Driver License: Applicant will be required to drive a government Vehicle on occasion. Must have a valid Drivers License. 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. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: One year of supervisory or leadership role management is 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: Must be in overall good health, able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. Social Worker must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience, and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the social worker or others. This position requires a valid state driver's license and local travel to provide community-based care to Veterans. The position may require occasional travel in the community, through use of a government vehicle or other individual arrangements, to meet with representatives/stakeholders who provide assistance and support to Veterans in clinics, medical centers, Community Clinics, etc. This position also requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Education

1. Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
2. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
3. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]

Contacts

• Address VA SALT LAKE CITY HCS 500 Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84148 US
• Name: Tamara Martin
• Phone: (801) 584-1284
• Email: [email protected]