Physician/Associate Chief (Lead Psychiatrist or Psychologist)
Location: White River Junction, Vermont
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present recruited Physician/Associate Chief (Lead Psychiatrist or Psychologist) right now, this position will be placed in Vermont. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 735187 (Include # on all documents)
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
Current, full and unrestricted license.
DUTIES:
The Psychiatrist, Associate Chief of Mental Health and Behavioral Science Services position includes both supervisory administrative duties for the Mental Health and Behavioral Science Service (MH&BSS) as well as outpatient and clinical care. The incumbent will work as a staff psychiatrist, participating in the call schedule and practicing as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, and work collaboratively in a positive fashion with nurses, social workers, clerks, mid-level providers, and other physicians. Additionally, the incumbent will hold a clinical appointment in the Department of Psychiatry, Dartmouth Medical School, and will be expected to participate in academic activities including teaching and research.
Duties include:
Serving as the backup for the MH&BSS Service Chief in the Service Chief's absence. Performing outpatient psychiatry evaluations and treatments. Participating in the call schedule, and available on site on call days to cover crises and unanticipated absences. Supervising psychiatry attending and nurse practitioners, completing performance evaluations in a timely fashion, and completing performance Ongoing Professional Practice evaluations and Focused Professional Practice Evaluations as needed. Updating the call schedule as others are assigned. Serving as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees. Assisting in training of medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students, fellows and other graduate or post graduate trainees, as appropriate. Supervising patient care activities of medical students and residents. Participating in recruitment for research efforts within the department. Participating in Dartmouth Department of Psychiatry committees, meetings and other duties.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
(1) Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.
(2) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
(3) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
Certification: Board certified or board eligible in physichatry.
Licensure. Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
English Language Proficiency. Physicians must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Physical Requirements. Must pass a pre-employment physical
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** 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. ***
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:02:30 GMT
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