USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Psychology Program Manager - Recovery Services
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$133K/yr - $172K/yr
3+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Psychology Program Manager for Recovery Services at the Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center. The role involves clinical, technical, professional, supervisory, and administrative responsibilities for the Substance Use Disorder division, overseeing various treatment programs and ensuring adherence to policies and quality standards.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent interprets policies, procedures, directives, information letters, etc., from VA Central Office, the VISN, and local facility leadership in order to assure adherence by Recovery Services staff. The incumbent develops and maintains policies and procedures concerning patient care, specifying program and service operation, and evaluating such programs and services as necessary
Provides public relations and community education regarding the VA, and responsible programs and services to various social, medical, mental health, legal and housing and welfare organizations. These include Federal, State, County, and City government offices, as well as private non-profit service agencies and organizations. The incumbent represents the VA at meetings with stakeholders, community partners and other agencies, and collaborates to form partnerships and develop alternatives and improvements to the current system of program and service delivery
The incumbent manages and coordinates day to day operations, administrative tasks, clinical staff, and quality improvement meetings and activities. The incumbent oversees the practice, qualifications, competencies and ethical standards and concerns that may arise from the staff and the treatment provided. The incumbent oversees the provision of services to all Recovery Services programs. Incumbent reviews workload, productivity, utilization, and cost data for staff, programs and services, and such data is communicated to the staff for program and service assessment, implementation and evaluation. The incumbent carries full administrative responsibility and consults closely with local discipline leadership regarding clinical issues
The incumbent must know and understand a wide range of clinical concepts, administrative principles, and management practices, and must possess skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex situations. The incumbent must have knowledge of VA administrative procedures relative to personnel actions, control point and fiscal management, veteran eligibility and benefits, and community resources. The incumbent serves as Control Point Official for funds related to Recovery Services
Qualification
Required
Be a citizen of the United States
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
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)
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 successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed
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 3 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 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 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
Benefits
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: Available (Ad hoc)
Company
USAJOBS
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