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Social Worker, Chief Mental Health Officer

Job Field: Environmental Jobs
Location: Decatur, Georgia

Salary: $102,045.00 - $132,654.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (404)321-6111x7024
JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1037639 

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO MULTIPE DISCIPLINES UNDER SEPARATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Those that applied to the previous vacancy will need to reapply to be considered.

If you are looking for an exciting career challenge, the Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Atlanta, GA is searching for a Psychiatrist, Nurse, Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker for Chief, Mental Health Service Line.

The Atlanta VAMC has 405 authorized inpatient beds (273 hospital, 120 Community Living Center, 12 PRRTP and Dom Beds- MHRRTP) and is a tertiary care facility classified as a Complexity Level 1A facility. The Atlanta VAMC is a teaching hospital, affiliated with Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine, providing a full range of patient care services complete with state-of-the-art technology, education and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through emergency medicine, primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care in the areas of medicine, surgery, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and extended care.


NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.]

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 4:30 p.m.; Alternate schedules may be necessary to meet the needs of the organization.

TRAVEL REQUIRED
  • Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
  • No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • U. S. Citizenship
  • Must pass pre-employment examination
  • English Language Proficiency required
  • Must have current licensure to practice at the Advanced Practice Level
  • Background and-or Security Investigation required
  • Master's Degree in Social Work
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