Physician-Mental Health Psychiatry Section Chief

The Mental Health Psychiatry Section Chief is a senior leader within the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS), responsible for overseeing psychiatric services across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty mental health programs. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - Please see below.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides clinical oversight and leadership for all psychiatric services, including inpatient, outpatient, consult-liaison, and specialty clinics. Supervises psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other mental health staff within the Psychiatry Section. Ensures compliance with VA, VHA, and facility guidelines, standards, and policies for psychiatric care. Coordinates programming and collaborates with section chiefs and managers of other mental health programs and discipline supervisors. Represents the Mental Health Service on administrative committees, work groups, and quality improvement initiatives. Provides subject matter consultation to colleagues and trainees, rendering professional opinions and modeling effective practice. Teaches and mentors staff and students in psychiatry and related disciplines. Expands clinical knowledge and demonstrates innovation in psychiatric assessment and intervention. Assists in drafting policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for psychiatric services and specialty populations. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact EDRP email v8_edrp_orlando@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. 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 through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.