Physician - Mental Health Integrated Clinical Community Medical Director

The St. Cloud VA Health Care System Mental Health Integrated Clinical Community Medical Director (MH ICC) should be a licensed Psychiatrist with broad experience in general medicine and in psychiatry. An incentive is authorized for highly qualified candidates. This position is eligible for theEducation Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program.The Mental Health Integrated Clinical Community (MH ICC) Medical Director conducts diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on an outpatient and/or inpatient basis to a wide age range of mental health patients within the MH ICC. Additionalduties include providing coverage on the Acute Mental Health Unit (15 beds) and consultation to various Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and residential rehabilitation treatment programs. The incumbent is proficient with programming and best evidenced practices in Psychiatry and Mental Health. The incumbent functions as Medical Director of the MH ICC providing medical leadership and guidance to a very large multidisciplinary staffing group. The Medical Director is also responsible for providing administrative supervision to all Psychiatrists assigned to the MH ICC and health care system.Duties Include: Clinical Duties: (70% of time) The incumbent has the responsibility of providing direct patient care within Mental Health Integrated Clinical Community (MH ICC) to include providing coverage on the Acute Mental Health Unit, MHRRTP, and outpatient settings. Demonstrates clinical competence in the field of psychiatry that is based on best evidenced practice (i.e. diagnosis and treatment modalities). Coordinates/assists with transfer to other units in the hospital, other health care agencies or other VA or community hospital. Assists with Mental Health consults within the St. Cloud VA HCS and via VTEL to respective CBOCs. Is knowledgeable about, and complies with, policies and procedures relating to Public Health and Infection Control. Participates in Performance Improvement activities to improve organizational performance utilizing performance reports and benchmark data. Assists in the implementation of VISN-wide service line policies, procedures, performance goals, strategic plans, and initiatives address any barriers in the implementation of the above. Treats all customers (internal and external) with courtesy and dignity. Continual responsibility to improve customer service skills through educational opportunities will be attained. Administrative Duties: (30% of time) Arranges all General Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic assignments/ Coverage. Responsible for providing clinical leadership to the ICC and health care system. Attends all identified clinical and administrative meetings, participates in quarterly medical staff meetings, peer reviews, and participates in facility and MH ICC quality improvement initiatives/activities. Leads to achieve the highest level of customer service, flexibility/adaptability, organizational stewardship, c