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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Psychology Program Manager (Behavioral Health Consult)

Boise, Idaho, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $169K/yr

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is looking for a Psychology Program Manager within the Behavioral Health Department at the Boise VA Medical Center. The incumbent will oversee communication and coordination among behavioral health providers, lead interdisciplinary meetings, and monitor clinical and administrative outcomes to improve consult management processes.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees communication and coordination among BH providers regarding consult management in a manner consistent with VAMC policies

Leads interdisciplinary team meetings where BH consult management plans are developed, progress is tracked, and program policies and procedures are reviewed and maintained

Monitors and analyzes clinical and administrative outcomes using data-driven quality assurance processes, compiling the results and communicating the information back to BH leadership and program stakeholders

Develops, implements, and maintains processes and mechanisms for reviewing and scheduling BH consults to best utilize clinical resources

Actively stays abreast of professional and technical development in the field of VHA consult management and communicates relevant information to all involved parties

Serves as the main point of contact for BH providers with questions or concerns regarding consult management processes

Provides behavioral health assessment, conducting evaluations of biopsychosocial functioning based upon available data, clinical interview, self-report measures, and other structured techniques

Provides a full range of behavioral health interventions, to include group and individual psychotherapy and psychological testing, consistent with training and expertise, with an emphasis on evidenced-based interventions found to be effective with specific presenting problems

Complies with all medical record documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper check-out procedures (e.g. entering diagnostic and procedure codes)

Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees to assist in their formulation of the emotional/behavioral characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding the Veterans they serve

May serve on medical center committees or task forces related to diagnosis, assessment, and/or treatment issues associated with the Behavioral Health programs

May represent the medical center at professional/program/community events and on committees

May serve on service, medical center, VISN, and/or national committees or task forces related to assigned program

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyLicensed psychologistEvidence-based practicesClinical practice guidelinesBehavioral health assessmentData analysisInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skills

Required

Be a citizen of the United States

Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English

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 successfully complete a re-specialization program meeting specific conditions

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

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 meet multiple deadlines

Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately

Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups

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

Preferred

The incumbent will focus on both clinical and administrative aspects of Behavioral Health consults, such as standard operating procedures and process improvement

The incumbent will assess outcomes using data-driven processes (e.g. database/dashboard review) and implement strategies for improvement based on data analysis