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Psychologist - Substance Use Disorder RRTP Program Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 60 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
What You'll Do
- →This position provides supervision for the clinical and administrative staff assigned to the Domiciliary and outpatient substance use disorder clinic.
- →Major duties include but may not be limited to the following: Directs all clinical and administrative operations of the DOM SUD Program to ensure safe, efficient, and effective service delivery.
- →Provides administrative and clinical supervision to assigned staff (including those located outside the DOM SUD program) including coordination of schedules, workload, training requirements, productivity expectations, developing performance standards and completing appropriate clinical and performance evaluations.
- →Leads strategic planning, program development, goal setting, and evaluation of outcomes using data-driven quality improvement processes for the DOM SUD.
- →Ensures full compliance with VA, Joint Commission, CARF and/or other applicable standards; develops procedures, prepares reports, and maintains accreditation readiness.
- →Manages program resources including staffing, budget, supplies, space, and physical environment; submits staffing and resource requests with justification.
- →Oversees referral, screening, admission, and discharge workflows to maximize occupancy and ensure timely, person-centered transitions.
- →Maintains and develops administrative tools such as handbooks, program documents, data logs, schedules, and monitoring systems.
- →Coordinates outreach and education with internal VA services, community partners, and Veteran organizations to strengthen referral pathways.
- →Conducts and reports environmental and safety inspections; monitors the keyless entry system and maintenance needs.
- →Serves as the first point of contact for Veteran concerns and coordinates with Patient Advocates and leadership as appropriate.
- →Facilitates interdisciplinary team meetings, community meetings, and Veteran governance activities.
- →Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and Veterans to develop patient-centered treatment plans.
- →Provides evidence-based individual, group, and family psychotherapy for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Requirements
- ✓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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓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.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: c617a5a6-c157-42cb-a1e0-b06060b80e91
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