The Chief of Mental Health (MH) is responsible for all clinical and administration aspects of the services delivered in Mental Health Service (MHS). Responsible for all aspects of administration in MHS in the relationship to the VA Medical Center at large.
Responsibilities are complex in scope and involve organization of service delivery, management of programs across the healthcare system, coordination and supervision of staff, program evaluation, performance improvement and budget.
Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Administrative Responsibilities The Chief of MH is responsible for day-to-day management and operational oversight of the Mental Health Service Has staff authority for resource allocations within Mental Health Service Ensures efficient operation of the Mental Health Service Prepares annual Budget Call for the Mental Health Service Monitors and oversees Fund Control Points of assigned Seeks additional resources as warranted, with use of data-driven criteria in support of all requests Provides leadership, guidance, and coordination of multidisciplinary staff to ensure the provision of comprehensive and quality services to meet the needs of Veterans served Supervises a group of employees performing work at various GS levels and across organizational units, specialty areas and programs providing administrative, personnel, technical and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit/service including outreach efforts and efforts at other sites within a Health Care System Organizes and leads leadership team meetings to meet organizational goals Plans work to be accomplished by team leaders and program managers, including establishing priorities, timelines for completion and necessary adjustments therein Ensures optimal collaboration across program teams, to include effective communication, resource sharing, and transfer of patients across a continuum of services Monitors compliance of program managers, coordinators, team leaders and members with VA performance measures and effectively shapes provider practice patterns to improve standing on performance measures Functions as the supervisor of record for MH Supervisory team members, establishing guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system Observes workers' performance and demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques which are communicated informally and periodically in the employee performance management system Provides clinical supervision, as appropriate, to assigned team leaders and members regarding adherence to Hershel "Woody" Williams VAMC clinical and legal standards and policies, documentation of CPRS procedures, and the clinical management of difficult, complex, and dangerous patients Resolves formal and informal complaints and grievances Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area Ensures timely access to care of patients assigned to each team, in accordance with local and national policies Conducts ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects that monitor the effectiveness of clinical operations within their respective program(s) Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, inpatient days, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction Has oversight for various fund control points assigned to the Mental Health Service.
Manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding the day-to-day functioning and program evaluation Clinical Responsibilities Skill in psycho-diagnostic assessment, individual and group psychotherapies, collaborative care management, evidence-based integrated psychotherapies, motivational interviewing, and other services both in person and through tele-health technology when required.
Produces timely, appropriate documentation of care in accordance with agency policies Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e.
acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing evidence based mental health treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new counselors, counseling graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment Provides clinical support to patients in MH crisis needs Completes administrative activities in support of patient care, such as treatment planning and documentation of care Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc according to Agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
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Brian.Brunk@va.gov · (202) 461-9984
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $131428 – $170861/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
This is a 8:00am-4:30pm position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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