Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner- Outpatient Mental Health

The Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner- Outpatient Mental Health functions at the highest level of clinical practice, works independently under their scope of practice as defined by the individual medical center to directly care for patients. The CPP-Outpatient Mental Health plays a defined role in budgetary execution and serves as a mid-level provider who functions to initiate, modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : 30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty. What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager. Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions. After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing. Major duties include but are not limited to: Monitor drug utilization (formulary, non-formulary, restricted) and intervene to ensure formulary adherence and optimal evidence-based clinical outcomes. Monitor the educational needs of providers, pharmacists and patients, and make recommendations to address any deficiencies. Actively participate in supporting any defined educational programs and activities. Actively demonstrate a willingness to generate cost containment ideas and then to implement and enforce departmental and/or institutional programs to support the wise use of available resources. Act as a liaison between service line leadership, pharmacy management, medical staff and healthcare personnel, and assigned pharmacy team members. Routine emphasis should be on clinical, operational and environmental-scanning communication updates. Support the medication-related education of medical and non-medical residents, interns, and students as assigned. Participate in the design, implementation, and reporting of clinical and pharmacoeconomic studies and evaluations as assigned. Evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources of clinical drug literature as needed to support clinical decisions and patient / provider education. Demonstrate support of the pharmacy residencies and university-affiliated student training programs. Educate and provide in-service programs for nursing, pharmacy, and the medical staff on medication therapy management and pharmacoeconomic issues as requested. Work Schedule: Full time Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certifi

Salaire : $152,118 – $197,755/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - 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 whole health care to Veterans? The VA Desert Pacific Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model that is based in a partnership across time, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement