Psychiatrist and Program Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Program Manager within Mental Health Services (Homeless Programs)

• Key scope: Leadership of multidisciplinary staff and operations for homeless Veteran housing/outreach programs

• Coverage area: Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Guam (regular travel)

Description

This position serves as the Senior Program Manager for Homeless Programs within Mental Health Services. You will oversee interdisciplinary clinical and administrative staff and manage large-scale services including HCHV CRS beds, Grant Per Diem beds, HUD-VASH vouchers, Coordinated Entry and Employment Specialists, and the Veterans Justice Outreach program—along with programs such as NCCHV and HPACT. The role requires developing and monitoring program priorities, policies, resource/budget controls, and quality assurance outcomes in coordination with VA and VISN leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide personnel management and supervision for professional social work and interdisciplinary staff assigned to the Homeless Programs (HP) program

• Oversee operations for HCHV CRS beds, Grant Per Diem beds, HUD-VASH vouchers, Coordinated Entry and Employment Specialists, and Veterans Justice Outreach

• Manage services across HP program areas including HUD-VASH, GPD, HCHV, HVCES, NCCHV, VJO, and HPACT

• Develop, plan, clarify, administer, and manage HP priorities and objectives; set long- and short-range goals

• Create and maintain policies and procedures to ensure goal attainment

• Manage administrative and programmatic resources, including budgetary management across multiple fund control points

• Monitor outcomes using data-driven quality assurance processes

• Ensure staff adhere to VHA directives and accreditation standards (Joint Commission, CARF)

• Conduct ongoing reviews, appraisals, and evaluations of subordinate staff performance and objective accomplishment

• Develop and track new initiatives; monitor effectiveness and modify based on program needs

• Coordinate strategic planning for homeless Veteran services with VA Pacific Islands Health Care System mental health leadership and VISN leaders

• Lead achievement of VHA and VISN homeless program goals aligned with VHA MH Strategic Plan and strategic/performance measurement plans

• Serve as liaison to other services/care lines, facilities, VISN offices, and the VHA Central Office Homeless Program Office

• Provide consultation to facility leadership and staff on homeless Veteran best practices and community initiatives

• Serve as primary liaison to community partners, local governmental agencies, public housing authorities, and other community service systems on Veteran homelessness

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including valid identification)

• Complete TB testing and immunization evaluations

• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• May be required to serve a probationary period and complete all application requirements

• Residency training completed in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility, or approved alternative pathways (with described exceptions)

• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent osteopathic/allopathic degree from a VA-approved institution

• Physical ability to perform job tasks (e.g., lifting 15–44 pounds, reaching, walking/standing 3–5 hours)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and CME-related paid absence)

• Traditional federal pension (with 5-year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% employer contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options (many portable into retirement)

• Possible $1,000/year CME reimbursement (full-time with board certification)

• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage

• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting