The Associate Chief of Staff, Behavioral Health will lead a multidisciplinary staff in the delivery of Behavioral Health care to our nation's veterans.
The incumbent is responsible for the supervision and management of all Behavior Health Services at the Butler VAMC; this includes all outpatient mental health services at the main facility and all satellite clinics as well as the residential MHRRTP programs and all services and staff housed under Social Work Services and Psychology Services.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Associate Chief Nurse, Behavioral Health is accountable to the Chief of Staff (COS) for day-to day operation and management of clinical practice and staff in the behavioral health program.
The Associate Chief Nurse, Behavioral Health is directly responsible for organizing and administering management of operations and is accountable to the COS for clinical practices across all organizational components within the behavioral health care program. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Incumbent works closely with the COS in achieving the strategic goals and performance measures within the clinical area.
Exhibits leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influences organizational mission and health care. The incumbent functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with the COS and other services.
Establish and maintains effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. The incumbent has supervisory responsibility for nursing staff in the Behavioral Health program and is responsible to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services in ensuring that nursing standards and practices are appropriately maintained.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Available, Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Candidates Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) 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 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Ahsha.Konate@va.gov · 412-822-1454
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $135772 – $180575/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-20 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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