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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Psychology Program Manager - Rural Mental Health

Fresno, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$161K/yr - $209K/yr

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Psychology Program Manager for Rural Mental Health at the Fresno VA Medical Center. The role involves overseeing mental health services, managing clinical programs, and ensuring quality care delivery to veterans.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery of mental health services at CBOCs and Non-VA sites of care

Operation and management of key clinical programs at the VACCHCS

Development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures

Oversight of administrative and programmatic resources

Monitoring of outcomes using data driven quality assurances processes

Providing a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and treatment of mental disorders

Consulting broadly with medical center staff on patient care issues and providing mental health services via tele-health

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyAPA accredited internshipState licensure in psychologyEvidence-based practicesProgram managementTelehealth servicesGroup psychotherapyIndividual psychotherapyFamily therapyConsultation skills

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

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: 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

Internship: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed

Licensure: 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

Experience: At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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

Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 lbs), light carrying (under 15 lbs), use of fingers, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability, mental stability, working closely with others, and working alone

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: May be available on a limited ad hoc basis.