Chief of Behavioral Health Service Line (Psychologist)

Department of Veterans Affairs

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. Program 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.

• The Chief of Behavioral Health Service (BHSL) provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership of the BHSL to ensure the Fayetteville North Carolina VA Coastal Health Care System, achieves the clinical, research, and education goals in support of the mission of the Veterans Health Administration. The Chief, BHSL is accountable for the delivery of all health care by the staff assigned to the BHSL and is responsible for the administration, management, and leadership of the entire service. The incumbent is accountable for the assessment of the health care delivery system that is impacted by BH services, as well as for developing a plan for the delivery of health care services to patients, consistent with the policies and guidelines of the Veterans Health Administration. The Chief, BHSL establishes a climate within BHSL that promotes optimal patient care. The Chief, BHSL actively participates in top-level decision making and policy design that impact the BHSL. Participation is through collaboration with the Medical Center leadership, other service chiefs, and interdepartmental supervisors and staff. The Chief, BHSL directs his/her health care program, delegating authority and responsibility, to meet both medical center and service level goals The Chief, Behavioral Health Service Line has responsibility, accountability and oversight for programs and personnel under his/her supervision including the provision of quality care which complies with accepted standards of clinical practice. The incumbent is responsible for performance improvement, customer service/patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, recruitment and retention, employee relations, standards of care and practice, the work environment, and accreditation and regulatory standards. He/She actively develops and manages collaborative partnerships. He/She works in partnership with the union and adheres to EEO principles. The incumbent supports facility and service initiatives, including cultural transformation and patient centered care. The psychologist assuming these responsibilities is expected to be a content expert in Behavioral Health, visible at Facility, VISN 6, and National levels. As such, the Psychologist serves committees and workgroups impacting policies and practice patterns at all three levels of influence. The Psychologist is a resource for leadership at the Facility and Network, consulting on issues pertinent to post-deployment health, PTSD, technology and health, program development, research and academic development, and behavioral health at large. The Chief of Mental Health is administratively supervised by the Chief of Staff and collaborates regularly with the Associate Director for Patient Care Services, BHSL leadership, and facility executive leadership. The Chief independently exercises judgment in planning, organizing, and directing mental health operations. VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator, Cheryl Lahair, at cheryl.lahair@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. 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) Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

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