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Staff Psychologist -Psychology Program Manager (Mental Health Special Programs)
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 incumbent functions as the administrative and clinical director of the Mental Health Special Programs.
- →Responsibilities are complex in scope, involving the oversight of staff within the program(s) as well as the management of the complex mental health program(s).
- →Is responsible for defining the mission and vision of the clinical service, in support of the overall VA mission.
- →The Program Manager has responsibilities which encompass professional, management, and administrative aspects of staff, including establishing policies, standards, procedures, and practices regarding the provision of clinical services.
- →FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: Psychology Program Manager 1.
- →Administrative and programmatic supervision of subordinates which includes providing input to hiring decisions, monitoring and evaluating performance, approval of leave, disciplining, and recommending termination when warranted. 2.
- →Line and staff authority for resource allocations within the areas of responsibility. 3.
- →Develop short-and long-range goals and plans for the programs and implement policies and procedures to ensure goal attainment. 4.
- →Oversee and ensure program compliance with VHA national program guidelines. 5.
- →Organization of resources to ensure immediate access to expert mental health consultation for colleagues and access to services for patients from all areas of the health care system. 6.
- →Develop and monitor treatment program content to ensure it is evidence-based and sufficiently comprehensive to meet the biopsychosocial needs of all Veterans served by the program. 7.
- →Manage admission and discharge processes to ensure optimal patient flow and coordinated transition between levels of care. 8.
- →Facilitate cohesion and communication among the interdisciplinary team members, and mediate conflicts as they arise. 9.
- →Collect, aggregate, and analyze data to monitor treatment outcomes and to facilitate data-driven quality assurance processes 10.
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.
- ✓Drivers License Requirement: Unrestricted drivers license is required.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 617512f4-15a6-4716-9f42-0398c917e279
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