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Psychology Program Manager (Inpatient)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 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
- →VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Inpatient Mental Health Program Psychologist Program Manager position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Tennessee Valley Healthcare system (VA TVHS), Mental Health Care Line (MHCL).
- →Position is responsible for directing the activities of multidisciplinary clinical teams comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, advance practice nurses, addiction therapist, counselors and program clerks.
- →Duties include directing, administering, and managing all aspects of the Inpatient Mental Health Program, a 24- hour, 7 day a week, 365 day a year program.
- →As a provider of care, is a credentialed and privileged Licensed Independent Practitioner who will establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and exercise professional judgment to provide treatment for Veterans and will provide approximately 70% or more direct patient care.
- →This care may include: direct services to selected patients and/or selected treatment programs; diagnostic interviews, assessments, psychotherapy, and case management to Veterans; provide behavioral expertise and education; assess the need for referral for additional services of mental health clients; coordinate with providers within MHCL and TVHS when other care is involved.
- →Discipline specific clinical knowledge and administrative knowledge of mental health settings is required.
- →This includes knowledge of contemporary behavioral science theories and practice including evidence-based practices and techniques.
- →The incumbent must possess the analytical ability to research, assemble, and compile information and data, evaluate, the results against appropriate standards, and recommend corrective action where indicated.
- →The work requires an ability to plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
- →The incumbent designates program priorities and objectives and works independent of immediate supervision.
- →The incumbent assumes responsibility for independent professional functioning and regularly works within the assigned areas.
- →Travel between campuses may be required.
- →Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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