The VA St. Louis Health Care is seeking the next Psychiatrist whom will be the supervisor of the Outpatient Mental Health Team at John Cochran facility. This is a full time position at 40 hours per week in the Mental Health Service Line. Incumbent responsibilities include serving as the first line administrative supervisor for all members of the Team,

Duties

**** THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS EXTENDED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED**** In this current position the Team Supervision Responsibilities: 50% time. Team Supervisor responsibilities include serving as the first line administrative supervisor for all MH personnel assigned to Outpatient Mental Health Team JCMH, including: 3.0 FTE RNs 4.2 FTE Psychiatrists 2.0 FTE Psychologist 3.0 FTE Social Workers Key responsibilities include the following: serving as the first line administrative supervisor for all members of the Team, including: Management of Time and Leave Assure clinical grids are efficiently designed and appropriately utilizes clinician time (according to guidance from Program Manager. Determination of day-to day activities of team members (within the scope of practice of these team members). Completion of mid-year and end-of year performance appraisals with direct support from relevant professional leads. Initiate requests of recruitment/back-fill with support from professional lead. Manage all disciplinary actions. Participation in hiring panels for team members. Supervisor will also have responsibility for the day-to-day operations of their assigned team, including: Developing clinic procedures to meet VHA performance and quality directives and VHA strategic objectives with support from assigned Program Manager. Utilizing quality and performance improvement data provided by assigned Program Managers to improve quality and efficiency of operations. Participating and initiating performance improvement and system redesign processes Meet with veterans as indicated or by their request to manage customer service issues within Outpatient Mental Health Program - Perform administrative investigations regarding allegations of abuse, harassment - Prepare adverse event reports - As an accountable and public health care system, the Team Supervisor will be knowledgeable of the results of external evaluations including those of formal accrediting bodies (e.g., JC, CARF, ect.) as well as those of internal VA evaluations and investigations (e.g., OIG/CAP, AIBs, IT Security audits, etc.). VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):Yes (Only one incentive will be offered) Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):Yes (Only one incentive will be offered) Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Available for this position 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-`1630

Requirements

Qualifications

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. 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. Additional Requirement: Preferred Experience: 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: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Use of fingers; Walking, 2 hours; Standing, 2 hours; Work closely with others; and work alone.

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 St Louis Health Care System 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive St. Louis, MO 63125 US
• Name: Kassie Ingram
• Phone: 816-861-4700 X53838
• Email: [email protected]