Physician (Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health)

$220,000 - $320,000/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Murfreesboro, TN

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Murfreesboro, TN

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health (ACOS-MH) at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) plays a pivotal role in overseeing all clinical mental health activities within the organization. This position carries final decision-making authority and accountability for all issues affecting Mental Health Services (MHS) and mental health activities. The ACOS-MH is responsible for directing all activities of the MHS, which includes budget and fiscal management, human resource management, strategic planning, and program management and evaluation. The incumbent ensures that clinical and administrative functions are integrated to optimize resource utilization and enhance the quality of care provided to veterans. In this leadership role, the ACOS-MH actively participates in management discussions, decisions, and policy-making, providing program direction to other directors, managers, and assigned personnel within the MHS. The incumbent is involved in the development of overall management objectives and philosophies necessary for achieving optimal system efficiency in delivering holistic health care to the veteran population. The ACOS-MH also provides input, advice, and counsel for system strategic planning, programming, budgeting, and general administration. The position requires the management of a large, diverse service line that provides health care services central to the mission of TVHS. The ACOS-MH establishes MHS objectives that align with the philosophy and objectives of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 9, and TVHS. The incumbent develops both long-range and short-term goals and programs to meet established objectives, directing the planning and operations of the MHS to complement the attainment of system goals and objectives. This includes formulating policies and operating procedures to ensure compliance with VA regulations, statutes, and standards from various internal and external reviews and accrediting bodies. Additionally, the ACOS-MH assesses the impact of regional, national, and private-sector developments on TVHS programs, making recommendations for changes as necessary. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing quality improvement activities focused on achieving VHA, VISN, and TVHS performance measures and standards of accrediting agencies. The role also involves establishing operational methodologies based on recognized best practices and utilizing data tools to monitor and improve program effectiveness, organizational productivity, operational efficiency, and veteran satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Direct all activities of the Mental Health Services (MHS) including budget and fiscal management, human resource management, strategic planning, and program management.
• Participate in management discussions, decisions, and policy-making, providing program direction to other directors and managers.
• Develop overall management objectives and philosophies for optimal system efficiency in providing holistic health care to veterans.
• Provide input and advice for system strategic planning, programming, budgeting, and general administration.
• Manage a large, diverse service line that provides health care services central to the mission of TVHS.
• Establish MHS objectives that align with the philosophy and objectives of VHA, VISN 9, and TVHS.
• Develop long-range and short-term goals and programs to meet established objectives.
• Formulate policies and operating procedures ensuring compliance with VA regulations and standards.
• Assess the impact of regional, national, and private-sector developments on TVHS programs and make recommendations for changes.
• Develop program evaluation methodologies and analytical processes for ongoing monitoring and improvements in program effectiveness.
• Coordinate and expand the use of resources available for patient care and develop community relationships and partnerships.
• Identify and develop potential sources of revenue within established VA regulations.
• Ensure mandatory training and education is completed and required reports are submitted on time.
• Participate in system-level activities supporting operational planning and improvement, including committees and performance improvement teams.
• Establish service delivery outcome goals and corrective actions necessary to meet performance/quality measures.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, or Commonwealth.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a leadership role within a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with VA regulations and standards.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $220,000 to $320,000 per year.
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options.
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.