USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Program Manager
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $142K/yr
1+ years expThe Dayton VA Medical Center is part of the Veterans Health Administration and is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Program Manager. The role involves overseeing administrative and programmatic resources for the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program, ensuring compliance with operational policies, and facilitating coordination of services for veterans experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversees administrative and programmatic resources and responsibilities for the MH RRTP that deliver highly specialized, complex, and professional Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (SUD) related services and specialized, evidence-based interventions including assessment, case management, psychotherapy, medication management, and education
Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team, established by facility leadership, including the Program Director, Residential and Recovery Programs and the Chief, Mental Health Service; VISN and National directive; and state and local directive and accreditation and regulatory bodies. This includes ensuring the building is in full compliance with all safety and security regulations
Executes ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the MH RRTP programs
Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including, but not limited to, admissions and discharges, referrals, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction. Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services
Facilitates liaisons with other Mental Health programs in the Mental Health Service, across the continuum of care, with non-clinical services, and across VA and community partners to effectively coordinate MH RRTP services
Ensures the MH RRTP and staff comply with national and local performance measures. Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of various programs in the MH RRTP. Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component. Participates in quality management activities of the Medical Center
Responsible for directing the activities of the multidisciplinary clinical team comprised of, but not limited to, psychiatrist, psychologists, social workers, mental health therapists, clinical nurses, peer specialists, and program support assistants
Performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised. Incumbent establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Incumbent is able to resolve informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans and recommends personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice, counsel and mentoring workers related to clinical and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Incumbent assures that staff are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations
Occasional travel may be required to the four Community Based Outpatient Clinics under the Dayton VA Medical Center. A valid driver's license is required and for official travel, the incumbent must be open to operating a government vehicle when available
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
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)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: Hold a master's or doctoral degree in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; or a related field, from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment
English Language Proficiency: LPMHCs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3.j
Experience, Education, and Licensure: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. The experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-12 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below: (a) Ability to make judgments and decisions associated with program management. (b) Ability to monitor program outcomes using data driven quality assurance process. (c) Ability to develop productivity standards appropriate to each service provided. (d) Ability to manage a wide range of programs which include the operation and management of key clinical, training or administrative programs
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
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