USAJOBS · 13 hours ago
Psychologist-Clinical Operations Manager
Chico, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$180K/yr - $228K/yr
3+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Psychologist-Clinical Operations Manager for the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves overseeing the delivery of mental health services, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with performance standards for the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensures efficient delivery of services related to BHIP program, involving both day-to-day operations and long-term planning and growth
Provides oversight to BHIP team operations in order to assure comprehensive provision of collaborative care
Provides local operational oversight around utilization, bookability, and performance metrics, assures grid accuracy and maintains DSS mapping to meet programmatic expectations
Supervises BHIP multidisciplinary staff, which may include psychiatrists, psychologists, advanced practice nurses, social workers, peer specialists, and program support assistants
Hires and trains all BHIP staff at as assigned site
Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system
Provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance throughout the year
Resolves informal complaints and grievances; develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary
Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area
Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests
Establishes and monitors clinic profiles in terms of availability, utilization and scheduling, and staff productivity
Attends site management meetings and serves as a liaison with delegated authority as needed to address site specific operational concerns
Works with the facility management to maintain a clear understanding of policy and up to date procedures concerning local safety issues, disaster planning, and related preparedness concerns
Communicates with other MH Managers and MH Administrative Officer regarding any space needs or issues at a given site. This includes acting as the MH POC and MH liaison, directing issues to and reporting back from the appropriate authority
Coordinates with and serves as MH liaison to Telehealth, BDMS, Clinical Informatics, IT and other services as needed in order to facilitate efficient clinical operations and address local problems across programs
Completes assigned Performance Improvement activities at the program, service line and medical center level
Coordinates with facility management to assure that engineering and physical plant concerns are addressed in a timely manner
Provides public relations and community outreach and education regarding VA care to various social agencies, medical/primary care, legal, housing, and welfare organizations
Participates in root cause analysis and addresses action plan items related to patient safety and patient care issues
Provides specialized psychological services at all levels of complexity for patients, with service delivery to include intake evaluation, diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy and patient education
Assesses and diagnoses mental disorders and conducts specialized psychological and/or cognitive function assessments and neuropsychological screenings
Treats mental disorders through a variety of modalities (and especially EBPs), and provides adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders
Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, consultation, rehabilitation and psychoeducation
Participates on selection panels for Staff Psychologist position vacancies or other positions as assigned by Chief MHPL
Other related duties as assigned
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)
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
Internships: 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: 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
English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English
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 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
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
May qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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