Lead Psychiatrist & Mental Health Service Chief

MePA; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Federal pension and 401K

Malpractice protection with tail

Education reimbursement (CME)

Job summary

Roudebush VA Medical Center seeks an Assistant Chief of Psychiatry to lead the Psychiatry and Mental Health Service, guiding clinical strategy and administrative operations for both inpatient and outpatient care. You will drive performance improvement initiatives, credentialing processes, and policy implementation to support Veterans’ care.

The role requires a physician with board certification, an unrestricted US license, and residency training approved by ACGME/AOA.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required
• Full and unrestricted medical license in the United States
• Residency training approved by ACGME/AOA or equivalent
• Board certification typically required for faculty/leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and administrative functions of the Psychiatry and Mental Health Service
• Lead performance improvement and system redesign activities
• Ensure licensure, credentialing, FPPE/OPPE for providers
• Lead or participate in committees and policy development
• Provide supervision to physicians, NP, PA, and psychologists as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Performance improvement

Policy development

Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Job description

Roudebush VA Medical Center seeks an Assistant Chief of Psychiatry to lead the Psychiatry and Mental Health Service, guiding clinical strategy and administrative operations for both inpatient and outpatient care. You will drive performance improvement initiatives, credentialing processes, and policy implementation to support Veterans’ care.

The role requires a physician with board certification, an unrestricted US license, and residency training approved by ACGME/AOA.