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.
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. Education: See Education Section ) Must 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. Licensure: Candidates must 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 May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Experience: In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above: Psychology Program Manager, GS-14 At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 (full performance) grade level In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following: KSAs: 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, bending, lifting, periods of sitting. VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Whole Health Statement: VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
The Psychological Services Program Manager is the clinical lead and supervisor over the following outpatient services: Neuropsychology, Geropsychology, and Outpatient Subspecialty Mental Health Psychological Services. Duties: The incumbent plans, develops, implements and oversees all components of the facility's EBP, Neuropsychology and subspecialty psychology programming and its services provided to Veterans. Duties include, but are not limited to:\ Program Management Responsibilities: Provides program management of the Neuropsychology, Geropsychology, and Outpatient Subspecialty Mental Health Psychology Services teams Has direct administrative and professional supervision, and direct supervisory responsibility for the Psychologists (GS-11, GS-12 or GS-13), integrated into the specialty areas, as well as, the Social Work therapists/staff and psychometrists as well. This includes completing annual performance evaluations for these staff. Functions as the Psychiatry and Mental Health Services' EBP (Evidence-Based Psychotherapy) Coordinator, and maintains oversight of EBP assignments, training and maintenance and implementation of EBPs in the Mental Health Clinic, including for services provided in/for: Neuropsychology, Geropsychology; ,and subspecialty psychology Services; in the Medical Center and its CBOCs. Functions as the Facility clinical lead and is responsible for training and assessing staff competence in Neuropsychology, Geropsychology and psychological subspecialty areas assigned. Oversight and administrative authority over programming in the Neuropsychology, Geropsychology and psychological subspecialty areas sections assigned, and participates in program development, implementation and evaluation, under the policies of the Psychiatry and Mental Health Service. Oversight of Veteran care, teaching/training, research, and administrative activities for clinical operations and staff in the assigned sections. Administrative and clinical responsibility for planning and directing the Neuropsychology, Geropsychology and psychological subspecialty areas clinical services, training, research and staff duties across the variety of clinical settings in which they occur (Medical Center, and the CBOCs). Research/Program Evaluation: Monitors program outcomes using data-driven quality assurance processes. Responsible for EBP Coordination. 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. Consults with others to offer guidance and stimulation in research directions for the program. Plan and oversees the completion of research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches. Presents outcome data/research results at VA and national scientific meetings. Serves on Medical Center, VISN and National VA committees, as appropriate or assigned. Clinical Responsibilities: Provides a full range of psychological services Has direct responsibility for all aspects of psychological services conducted by trainees and staff. Consults professional personnel concerning development of psychological services. Academic/Teaching/Training: May hold faculty appointment Provides clinical consultation to various disciplines and levels of training including: MD's, RN's, PhD's, LCSW's, OT's, PT's, and trainees. Actively involved in the APA-Accredited Psychology Training Program and Training Committee: Work Schedule: 8:00AM-4:30PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact ???????VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: In accordance with VA Policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92220-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional