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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Psychology Program Manager (BHIP)

Dublin, Georgia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$136K/yr - $177K/yr

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Psychology Program Manager for the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves overseeing the Outpatient Mental Health Team and ensuring high-quality services for Veterans through strategic planning, program management, and staff supervision.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides program management and oversight with specific focus on a BHIP Team in the CVVAMC MHSL for Main hospital and CBOC

Maintains administrative supervisory responsibility of the following program(s): BHIP Program. Current FTEE: 1.0 GS-13 Psychologists, 2.0 GS-0185-13 Social Worker

Reviews Community Care psychological testing consults

Oversees the implementation of general outpatient psychotherapy services

Leads the development of psychotherapy initiatives

Oversees the implementation of Joint Commission requirements, particularly treatment planning and measurement-based care

Oversees psychological testing throughout the CVVAMC

Develops and maintains high-quality Mental Health team functioning and processes while meeting all Environment of Care and programmatic requirements

Works closely with the Chief of Mental Health, the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff, other Mental Health program leadership, along with Clinical Services Lines within the CVVAMC (i.e. Pharmacy, Nursing, and Primary Care)

Provides psychological assessment, evaluation and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range of psychopathology receiving care within the BHIP and Mental Health clinic setting

Provides education to both Veterans and family members regarding relevant mental health concerns

Provides expert consultation to health care providers about assessment findings and treatment planning for Veteran patients to ensure that care is effectively coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within the health care system

Serves as a subject matter expert in delivery of seminar didactics to trainees and staff

Provides direct supervision for clinical training and education experiences for trainees enrolled through CVVAM, to include psychology post-doctoral fellows, interns, and externs

Participates in planning of measurement, gathering and analysis of outcome data to guide program evaluation and development

Implements program design and assists clinical management of program staff as assigned

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyAPA accredited internshipLicensed psychologistEvidence-based practicesSupervisory skillsProgram managementData analysisCommunication skills

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

Must pass pre-employment evaluation

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 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 and ability to guide staff in using these tools

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 that result in sound operation of the program

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

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