Physician Psychiatrist (Supervisory BHIP Program Coordinator)
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Posted: 21-Mar-24
Location: Tucson, Arizona, Arizona
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 782119300
This position serves as the Supervisory Psychiatrist/BHIP Program Coordinator, managing the administrative and clinical aspects of the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program Teams in Mental Health Clinic at the Tucson Main Campus, and at the seven Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. Within the BHIP teams includes three subspecialty programs: Family/Couples Therapy, the PTSD Clinical Team (PCT), and the Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Program. 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. 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: Traveling throughout the medical center and is required, as is performing activities involving sitting, walking, and standing, bending and carrying such items as books, papers, and files. In carrying out responsibilities, it may be necessary to travel into the community where he/she conducts interviews with the Veterans, their families, representative of community health and welfare agencies and law enforcement agencies. Must possess current driver's license and be able to drive a government vehicle in carrying out professional duties when deemed necessary. ["In addition, BHIP includes subspecialty program coordinators and psychotherapists that provide education, consultation, and psychotherapy for couples/families, Veterans with PTSD, and Veterans with Military Sexual Trauma (MST). A dedicated Peer Specialist, Clinical Pharmacy Provider, and medical support also service the BHIP program. Based on the needs of the service, the incumbent may be asked to provide cross-coverage for psychiatrists and psychiatry services outside of BHIP to ensure that the health care needs of Veterans are being fully met throughout the SAVAHCS. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be offered to highly qualified candidates. 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 Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provides direct oversight and responsibility for the functioning of the BHIP Teams throughout the SAVAHCS, to include the Tucson main campus and seven community-based outpatient clinic. Is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and functioning of BHIP, as well as long term program outcome evaluation and efficiency. Directly supervising the multi-disciplinary BHIP Team Supervisors who each oversee up to two BHIP teams, subspecialty program coordinators, and Gap Psychiatric Providers. Develops and facilitate a weekly BHIP Supervisors' Meeting, a monthly BHIP Program Meting, participate in weekly BHIP team meetings as clinically or administratively indicated, participate in monthly or bimonthly Mental Health Service Management Meetings, and participate in monthly or bimonthly discipline-specific meetings to include psychiatry, psychology, social work, and nursing as needed. Attends BHIP VISN and national level meetings to ensure the SAVAHCS is in compliance with BHIP national guidelines. Oversees the reporting and outcomes of BHIP-specific SAIL measures. Collaborates with Mental Health Service managers in meeting clinical encounter, consult management, productivity, clinic build, and bookability requirements for program staff. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the other program coordinators in outpatient mental health to ensure timely and appropriate access to care and quality clinical care is being provided to Veterans. The incumbent is delegated the full scope of authority and responsibility for the coordination of BHIP, to include performance standards and evaluations, workload evaluation, competencies, proficiencies and all other personnel related responsibilities. Assumes professional, technical, and administrative responsibilities psychology programs extended to these areas. Collaborates with supervisory clinical leads outside of psychology (i.e., social work, psychology) in evaluating their employees' clinical skills. Manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day-to-day functioning and program evaluation. In conjunction with the Mental Health Outpatient Section Chief, the incumbent organizes and directs administrative, operational, patient and personnel activities for the service. Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical guidelines, protocols, and standard operating procedures to establish appropriate utilization of services in accrediting bodies and VA national and local directives. Works with both the Mental Health Administrative Officer as well as the Mental Health Quality Management Coordinator to establish and maintain performance improvement standards and criteria for continued accreditation by The Joint Commission, CARF or other accrediting bodies. Preferred Experience: 2-5 years behavioral health care managerial experience; 10+ years in clinical patient care; 2-5 years experience working with Veterans/military populations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. work schedule, but work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service."]
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. At VA Long Beach Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our medical center provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health care, treatment for spinal cord injuries and disorders, suicide prevention, women’s health services, and more.