USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Psychology Program Manager (Pain Clinic and Whole Health Coordinator)
Seattle, Washington, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $182K/yr
4+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Psychology Program Manager for the Puget Sound Pain Clinic within the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves overseeing a team of psychologists to provide evidence-based treatments for Veterans with chronic pain, ensuring comprehensive clinical care and supervision of program management and clinical responsibilities.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide broad program management responsibilities of a clinical care team, including leadership to develop, implement, evaluate, and oversee a complex program responsible for comprehensive clinical care of Veterans
Lead a multidisciplinary team that may include psychologists, physicians, social workers, nurses, and other health care professionals and trainees
Conduct ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects that monitor the effectiveness of clinical operations within their respective program(s)
Plan work to be accomplished by team members, including establishing priorities, timelines for completion, and necessary adjustments therein
Resolve conflicts among team members and adjudicate complaints and problems of employees in a timely and effective manner
Function as the first line supervising authority (rater) for 5 employees and provide administrative and clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate
Independently provide psychological assessment and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range of psychopathology receiving care within the clinic setting
Demonstrate expertise in using and teaching others about contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for these disorders
Provide comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation
Provide consultation to health care providers about assessment findings and treatment plan for patients to ensure that care is coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within the Medical Center
Develop, implement, and document the mental health treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients
Adhere to all Facility and Service Line policies and practices for delivering clinical care, including suicide risk reduction practices, timeliness of care and access standards, professional conduct requirements, and CPRS documentation conventions
Provide clinical supervision and instruction for psychology trainees (interns and/or postdoctoral fellows) assigned to the primary work setting
Provide clinical supervision and/or training for medical residents, medical students, social work interns, or other trainees not enrolled in a psychology training program
Qualification
Required
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
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
You must 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)
You must 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
Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j
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
Program Development and supervisory experience
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off 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)
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