Psychiatrist – Substance Abuse Program Manager

Psychiatrist – Substance Abuse Program Manager
Fresno VA Medical Center, Fresno, California

The Fresno VA Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Psychiatrist – Substance Abuse Program Manager to lead our team in delivering exceptional mental health care to our nation’s veterans. In this vital role, you will oversee substance abuse treatment programs, guide a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to innovative approaches to veteran care. This is a full-time, on-site position located in the heart of California’s Central Valley.

Position Highlights
• Oversee and manage substance abuse treatment programs, ensuring the highest standards of care for veterans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative treatment plans.
• Participate in the design and implementation of program improvements.
• Work in a supportive and collegial environment with access to cutting-edge resources.

Why Join the VA?
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs means making a meaningful impact in the lives of those who have served our country. As a VA psychiatrist, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing world-class care. Here’s why you should consider this opportunity:

Rewarding Mission: Serve those who have sacrificed for our nation while contributing to innovative and holistic mental health programs.

Recruitment Incentive Available: Eligible candidates may receive a recruitment incentive to assist with relocation or other needs.

Unparalleled Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed with physicians in mind.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Pay: $300,000 - $320,000, regular salary increases.

Position Overview

The VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHS) Substance Use Disorder Program (SUPD) Manager is part of the Mental Health Services Department at VA VACCHS. All programs under The SUDP offer services to Veterans with addictions to various substances with or without co-occurring mental health disorders. The Program Manager is programmatically and professionally responsible to the Substance Use Disorder Medical Director. The incumbent directs a program with multifaceted components that provides specialized, professional, therapeutic treatment services to Veterans in the VACCHCS catchment area.

The Program Manager is responsible for interpreting policies, directives, regulations, guidelines, and informational letters from VA Central Office (VACO), VISN, and local medical center leadership in order to assure adherence by the Suicide Prevention Program, VACO, VISN, the Medical Center and Joint Commission; developing and maintaining patient care policies and procedures for each program component, specifying program operations and community relations, and completing periodic reviews and revisions to such materials as necessary. The incumbent consults with managers, colleagues, and subordinates when developing knowledge and applying agency policies and practices to new and/or complex matters.

The Substance Use Disorder Program Manager has overall responsibility for the operation and management of the substance use disorder programming at VACCHCS. The work of this position is highly complex, involving program management, supervisory responsibilities, and intensive clinical services delivery and oversight,

Discover Fresno, California
Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Fresno offers a unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty. Known as the gateway to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, Fresno is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The area boasts affordable housing, a vibrant cultural scene, and a family-friendly environment, making it an ideal place
to live and work.

Qualifications
• Must hold a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state or territory.
• Board certification in Psychiatry is preferred.
• Experience in substance abuse treatment and program management is highly desirable.

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Join a team committed to excellence in care and make a difference in the lives of our nation’s heroes. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and the chance to live in a community that values work-life balance.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service