The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to join our clinical leadership team in the role of Associate Chief of Staff for Behavioral Health Service Line (ACOS, BHSL).
The Associate Chief of Staff for Behavioral Health Service Line (ACOS, BHSL) provides oversight of clinical operations and administrative functions of mental health programs including: inpatient, outpatient and residential mental health care, psychiatry, psychology, social work, addiction and substance use care, military sexual trauma care, PTSD, domiciliary and suicide prevention.
Clinical programing spans across 2 campuses, 6 CBOCs and additionally serves the western half of the legacy VISN 4 market. The ACOS, BHSL will have research and academic opportunities through the VA as well as the School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.
This position is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the behavioral health service line including oversight of budget and fiscal management, personnel management, recruitment and retention, strategic planning, program development, education of trainees, quality management, productivity and performance metrics, engages key stakeholders to support and expand mental health research and assuring that the resource core and administrative functions are integrated to provide healthcare excellence and value.
The incumbent is expected to provide leadership to enhance ongoing programs and develop new programs to advance Veterans' health through excellence mental health care, clinical training and research. The ACOS, BHSL chairs and serves on various committees and workgroups at the facility and/or regional level. The ACOS, BHSL will be expected to participate in clinical care within their area of specialty. Incumbent will report to the facility Chief of Staff.
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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: Negotiable - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
bethany.miller1@va.gov · (412) 822-3042
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $300000 – $350000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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