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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

Psychology Program Manager -BHIP/CCM

Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$145K/yr - $188K/yr

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Psychology Program Manager for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves supervisory responsibilities for professional staff providing mental health services to veterans, along with program management and quality improvement initiatives.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Heath Interdisciplinary Program within the MHSL, is located within the central facility on the main campus in Cheyenne, Wyoming and provides a multitude of services to Veterans from around the CVAHCS catchment area. This leadership position reports to the MHSL BHIP Associate Chief and has primary supervisory responsibilities for approximately 6 professional staff, including Psychiatrists, Psychologist, NP's, Social Workers, and LPMHC's, working in various specialty care services to include General Mental Health, Substance Use, and PTSD treatment

The Psychologist program manager has primary accountability for developing written statements of the program's mission and desired outcomes, for delivering quality services within the limits of the program's budget and allocated FTEE's, and for the direction, adjustment, and use of all program resources. Independent ability to direct and maintain clinical processes is critical of this position to support the team who is accountable for the planning and delivery of clinical services

This Psychologist Program manager position is responsible for quality management and improvement needs assessments, planning of activities and outcomes to routinely improve the quality of services provided as measured by SAIL, Joint Commission, VACO and best practice mandates. Personnel performance appraisals, evaluations and applicable disciplinary actions are also critical pieces of this Psychologist Program Manager responsibilities. The location of the program within the main facility affords an opportunity to be involved with facility wide activities, projects, and decision making

This supervisory position is responsible to develop and implement information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, inpatient days (when appropriate), patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction. Develops implements and evaluates clinical guidelines, policies and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services

Responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills

Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State, local, and private agencies, and universities. Technical assistance provided is based on monitoring activities and program reviews, and the development and analysis of information. In addition, the incumbent uses sound independent judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements

The supervisory psychologist provides case assessment and psychiatric diagnosis, treatment planning and assumes ultimate responsibility for coordination of care and discharge planning. This position provides individual, couples, and group psychotherapy services to veterans with a wide range of mental health and substance use disorders

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyAPA accredited internshipFull unrestricted psychology licenseBoard certification in psychologyExperience in clinical supervisionManagement skillsEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

You may be required to serve a trial period

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a

Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed

Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully complete a re-specialization program

Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature

Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA

Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia

Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology

At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level

Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meets multiple deadlines

Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools

Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view

Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives

Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations

Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards

Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program

Preferred

Possesses advanced practice skills in administration, supervision, and management

Benefits

The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Ad-Hoc