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Psychology Program Manager - Director of Training
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The psychologist applies advanced professional psychological diagnostic methods and evidence-based intervention strategies to a full range of patient problems in his work setting. The psychologist has advanced knowledge of psychological diagnosis, intervention, and behavioral health that qualifies her to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of disciplines.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Essential Administrative (Supervisory) Responsibilities Broad program management responsibilities for the Psychology Training Programs, which include the operation and management of a large key training program within the facility.
- →Oversight of administrative and programmatic resources of the Psychology Training Program which are highly specialized and complex.
- →Responsibility for development of background information and preparation of final drafts for the Station's response to any RFP that the medical center (through the ACOS-Education) decides to pursue for additional trainee positions.
- →Organize, direct, administer and manage all aspects of the program including comprehensive planning, developing and implementing policies and procedures, determining needs of the program, overseeing the quality and quantity of training, and establishing program initiatives and direction with the limitation of available staff.
- →Clinical Responsibilities Provides a full range of psychological services, including: Integrated, patient-centered mental health services and consultation for patients and staff within the primary care setting, specialty clinics, and satellite clinics (via telemedicine).
- →Expert clinical consultation for various disciplines (e.g. primary care, mental health, specialty medicine) and levels of training (MD, RN, etc.); Immediate, onsite, targeted assessment and evaluation, clinical triage, diagnosis, and evidence-based intervention for Veterans within facility medical clinics.
- →Psychological and behavioral intervention for full spectrum of mental health problems, chronic medical illness (diabetes, pain conditions, cancer, etc.), and health interfering behaviors {obesity, smoking, noncompliance, substance abuse, etc.).
- →Individual, group psychotherapy.
- →Academic/Teaching/Training Provides clinical supervision and instruction to psychology interns & doctoral level practicum trainees.
- →Teach in house seminars/didactics Superuser and responsible for training on EHMR for psychology trainees and other mental health staff.
- →Involved in the training of medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students and fellows, as appropriate.
- →Provides leadership, guidance, and consultation on staff education and development, as appropriate.
- →Orients, teaches and serves as a consultant to Primary Care and Medical Care staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the psychological characteristics, behavioral change, and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients.
- →Research/Program Evaluation Responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center, VISN and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies such as Joint Commission.
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..
- ✓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.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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