Chief of Mental Health - Registered Nurse

Fadona; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Loma Linda is seeking a qualified Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health. This role involves managing the Mental Health department, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with leadership to enhance service delivery. Candidates must have a Master's in Nursing and significant leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Must hold a full, active, and unrestricted license.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Mental Health department.
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Summary

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse, Physician, Psychologist, or Social Worker to serve as Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health (ACOS/MH), reporting directly to the Chief of Staff.

Qualifications Basic Requirements

1. English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English.
2. Educational Requirements: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing, accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of completion, or equivalent foreign education with validation. Current unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in the U.S. is required.
3. Licensure and Certification: Must hold a full, active, and unrestricted license. Candidates without licensure may be appointed as a Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) temporarily while pursuing licensure.
4. Experience and Education: For Nurse IV: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with 4 years of professional nursing experience, or related degrees with specified experience. Foreign education higher than an associate degree requires formal equivalency validation.
5. Dimensions and Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in healthcare delivery, business acumen, fostering an inclusive culture, and effective communication skills.
6. Preferred Experience: 10+ years VA experience, with 5+ years supervisory experience.

Duties

• Manage daily operations of the Mental Health department.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to provide high-quality, efficient mental health services.
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision of staff delivering evidence-based care across various settings, including outpatient clinics and tele-mental health.
• Work closely with senior leadership to design and evaluate innovative treatment approaches.
• Ensure compliance with FPPE/OPPE, peer reviews, scope of practice, credentialing, and privileging.