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 Line (BHSL)/Social Work Program Manager is a full-time position assigned the responsibility and oversight of the BHSL management team for the Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Healthcare System (FVACHCS). The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the practice of Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Discipline Leads who are Subject Matter Experts in their areas.
The Chief of BHSL is also responsible for overseeing the professional practice of all clinical and administrative staff. The incumbent will perform assignments that are collateral to primary duties deemed necessary to meet the needs of the organization, VISN and VACO. Incumbent makes independent professional decisions and recommendations to the Chief of Staff (COS). Incumbent serves as a liaison to other Service or care-lines within the organization related to BHSL.
The Chief of BHSL will provide management and supervision to various clinical staff and clinical operations within the BHSL. The incumbent must be licensed in a state at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. The Chief of BHSL should have at least two years in an area of specialized social work practice in mental/behavioral health.
The incumbent coordinates BHSL programming implementation within multiple clinical services across all campus locations within the FVACHCS, including but not limited to Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatry and other mental health providers as needed. The incumbent may provide, monitor and supervise clinical interventions to Veteran populations served by each program.
The incumbent is ultimately responsible for making decisions regarding labor issues presented by subordinate supervisors and managers. Incumbent collaborates with others in negotiating, deciding upon, and/or coordinating clinical practice and related changes affecting other programs. The Chief of BHSL advises Care Line Managers/Chiefs on problems involving the relationship of behavioral health activities to the various units and programs.
The Chief of Behavioral Health Service Line will also provide consultation on social work qualification standards, social work practice, social work competency, social work productivity, and social work continuing education. The Chief of BHSL is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff and/or the Chief of Staff's Designee who has the authority to complete the performance appraisal. It is the incumbent's responsibility to solicit consultation as appropriate.
The Chief of BHSL's ongoing performance will be reviewed through direct supervision, reports, review of work, and information from others such as the VA facility leadership team and department leaders. The incumbent may seek consultation from other Clinical Chiefs, Clinical Center Managers, Regional Counsel, Business Services, Fiscal and Human Resource Management Services, for unusual and/or complex administrative and clinical complications.
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.
timothy.kirby@va.gov · 479-435-3588
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $176407 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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