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Chief of Mental Health Service Line (Psychiatrist)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time leadership job as Chief of the Mental Health Service Line and psychiatrist at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It is an open continuous announcement with 1 vacancy, and the job may qualify for student loan repayment through the Education Debt Reduction Program.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. The announcement may close before the listed closing date if the position is filled another way.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

What you would do

  • Lead the Mental Health Service Line's clinical, administrative and program work.
  • Make sure patient care meets accepted clinical standards and VA policies.
  • Manage recruitment, retention, employee relations and performance improvement for staff.
  • Oversee patient safety, patient satisfaction and accreditation standards.
  • Take part in top-level decisions with medical center leaders.
  • Serve as a behavioral health expert on committees at facility, network and national levels.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: Preferred experience is four years in psychiatry and three years in a leadership role. The announcement does not say this is required, and it does not list a grade level for matching experience.

With education: You need a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an approved school. You also need completed residency training in an accredited program that leads to eligibility for board certification. Other paths to residency credit are described in the announcement, including one year of approved training plus two years of independent practice.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • CV and/or resume
  • Medical school name and location, degree earned, and attendance dates by month and year
  • Each residency's name and location, type and specialty, and dates by month and year
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, CV and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your CV must show the month and year for every medical school and residency entry, and gaps can cause delays.
  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job, according to the agency.
  • If you want EDRP, you must submit that application within four months of appointment.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Incentives and relocation: The job may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can repay student loans with awards of up to $200,000 over one to five years, if approved. Former EDRP participants cannot apply.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Must perform all job activities without restriction, including lifting, standing and stairs
  • Required annual seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • 2-year probationary period
  • Acceptable ID required; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$300,000 – $350,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBTA-13098472-27-TLK

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