USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Whole Health Clinical Director - Psychologist
The VA Northern Indiana Health Care System is seeking a Whole Health Clinical Director - Psychologist. This role involves managing and planning the Whole Health System of Care, overseeing program evaluations, and providing clinical care while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance health services for veterans.
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Responsibilities
Defines a strategic plan for Whole Health transformation and directs all Whole Health staff/activities for this purpose
Functions as the primary point of contact for the Whole Health Program and collaborates with other Whole Health System Directors, VISN leadership, and VA Central Office (OPCC&CT) staff on VANIHCS program development issues
Chairs or co-chairs the Whole Health Steering Committee
Oversees staff whose primary responsibility is to perform data collection activities, including providing reports and analysis to support the many facets of the Whole Health System of Care, CIH, and Health Promotion services
Maintains inventory of CIH approaches offered at VHA facility, including gap analysis as it relates to CIH approaches that must be offered by VA and/or community per VHA Directive 1137
Responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center, VISN, VACO, and national OPCC&CT ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies
Responsible for the development and execution of a Whole Health Business Plan for VANIHCS
Development of annual budgetary report based on clinical work, quality activity, and financial information and projections
Oversees VANIHCS communication plan to Veterans, staff, and community
Represents VANIHCS with critical persons and groups both inside and outside of the organization, such as the national OPCC&CT
Collaborates with other Whole Health System Directors, VISN leadership, and VA Central Office (OPCC&CT) staff on program development issues
May be involved in the training of graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows, as needed
Provide clinical care as required in VHA Directive 1137(1) Provision of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH)
Qualification
Required
You 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
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)
A psychologist who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation, which may result in termination of employment
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
English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j
Education Requirement: 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) at the time the program was completed
Internship Requirement: You must 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
Licensure: Candidates must 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
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)
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