Physician - Psychiatrist - Service Chief DETAIL NTE 120 Days

This Detail oversees the Mental Health services throughout the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS). The Mental Health & Behavioral Health Sciences (MH&BS) Service Line Manager reports to the Chief of Staff. The MH&BS service line manager will supervisor the managers within the MH&BS service line. The MH&BS manager will manage human and material resources and a variety of mental health programs. This position supports the overall functioning of MH&BS. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Individuals temporarily assigned to a position with a different pay range or tier, [or to a position with different responsibilities, complexity and scope,] may receive a market pay adjustment after serving in the assignment for 60 days or more. Upon termination of a temporary assignment or detail, an individual's market pay is returned to the amount payable prior to the temporary assignment or detail. 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 $2,500 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 may include but are not limited to: All professional and administrative activities within the Mental Health Service Line including selection, orientation and continuing education of staff. Assures that all licensed independent practitioners receive education on assessing and managing pain. Clinically and administratively related activities of the Mental Health Service Line.. Continuing surveillance of the professional performance of all individuals in the Mental Health Service Line who have delineated clinical privileges. Monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided in the Mental Health Service Line. Assuring that individuals in Mental Health with clinical privileges competently provide service within the scope of privileges granted. Recommending to the Medical Executive Board the criteria for clinical privileges that are relevant to the care provided in the Mental Health Service Line. Recommending appointment and clinical privileges for each medical staff member of the Mental Health Service Line and others requesting privileges within Mental Health. When needed, Service Line Managers will consult with the appropriate specialty for re-privileging decisions. Reviews Provider Performance Improvement activities/data as part of the renewal of privileges/scope of practice The integration of the department or service into the primary functions of the hospital. The development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of care, treatment, and services. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm