USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Clinical Psychologist-Psychologist Program Manager
Northport, New York, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $191K/yr
3+ years expNorthport VAMC is seeking an experienced and dedicated Psychologist Program Manager. The role involves managing clinical activities for a team of healthcare providers and ensuring compliance with all Joint Commission requirements while providing psychological assessments and interventions for veterans.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide psychological assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders with special focus on Veterans with complex or intensive mental health needs
Provide education to Veterans, family members, and significant others
Provide comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, couples, and group psychotherapy
Provide consultation both within VA and for community partners regarding the complex care needs of Veterans with severe and persistent mental health problems
Develop, implement, and document the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders
Function independently as a licensed provider and member of the medical staff with full clinical privileges
Provide leadership in the design, development, implementation, and oversight of clinical programs for a team of treatment providers within the range of services offered for Veterans experiencing severe and persistent mental health problems and other complex mental health needs, including EPIC and PRRC
Ensure timely access to care for Veterans assigned to the team
Initiates and maintains liaisons with other health care programs to effectively coordinate services
Ensures compliance of team members with local and national performance measures
Provide clinical supervision, as necessary, to assigned team members, including adherence to VA medical, legal, and ethical standards and policies, documentation, and clinical management of difficult and complex patients
Provide clinical supervision for psychology trainees (practicum students, interns, and/or postdocs)
Provide clinical instructions for psychology trainees according to staff interest and service needs
May provide education, training, or other learning opportunities for psychology, mental health, or hospital staff
May oversee the establishment of program monitors, measurements, and outcomes within areas assigned or as requested using data driven quality assurance processes
May plan and oversee completion of personal research projects/programs designed to provide information regarding programs, systems, and treatments
May present research or other data at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings
May assist in preparation of RFPs and grant proposals as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 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
Be a citizen of the United States
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 and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed
Holds 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
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.
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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