The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (VAEKHCS) provides medical care in outpatient, inpatient, residential, and community settings. The Psychologist Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative and day-to-day operations of the Topeka campus's residential and inpatient continuum of mental health care. This includes oversight of three integrative programs: Stress Disorders Treatment Program (SDTP), Psychiatric Recovery & Wellness Program (PRWP), and Acute Psychiatry Unit.
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 Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Education Requirement - You 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. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. OR, have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully completed a respecialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the respecialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for; OR, have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. Internship Requirement - You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed; OR, New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern; OR, VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement; OR, Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. (NOTE: Once board certified, the employee is required to maintain board certification). NOTE: Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program. If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript, the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program. 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. Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. 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). Grade Determinations: GS-14 Psychology Program Manager:Experience. At least 3 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1. Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and met multiple deadlines. 2. Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools. 3. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. 4. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. 5. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. 6. Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards. 7. 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/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.
This is announcement is for a Detail not to exceed one year. One candidate will be selected from one of the following announcements: Psychologist Program Manager: CBSS-12796155-25-SO Social Worker Program Coordinator: CBSS-12796156-25-SO Licensed Professional Menal Health Counselor Program Manager: CBSS-12796157-25-SO Licensed Marriage & Family Tharpist Program Manager: CBSS-12796158-25-SO Dutied to include: Manage all clinical and administrative operations of the residential programs to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective provision of rehabilitation and treatment services. Develop specific policies, procedures, guidelines, and selection criteria that are consistent with the services offered by the residential treatment programs and with the expectation of maximizing bed occupancy rate as well as timely admissions. Develop and report to the BH Service Line Manager estimates of budget requirements based on past experience, anticipated workload, and production capability of the residential treatment programs. Responsible for the local screening policies and admission decisions but may delegate the process to appropriate staff members. Responsible for facilitating access to screening by coordinating transportation assistance through the use of technologies, such as video conferencing, or employing off-site or outreach staff to screen for admission. Responsible for completing all mandating reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and accreditation requirements relevant to the residential programs. Establish procedures for the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of all program activities. Develops partnerships with community providers to facilitate outreach and discharge planning. Effectively manages general personnel policies and established practices regarding program operations as these relate to key employees and management actions with possible serious repercussions. Delegate appropriate authority to subordinate treatment team leaders and program coordinators, assigning responsibility for overall performance of their work units. Report significant and adverse events and program changes. Coordinate with Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Employment Services. Coordinate with ambulatory care clinics as needed for Veterans to receive direct care from services outside the residential programs. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a Stakeholder Committee. Collaborate with supervisors as needed, to provide input for performance issues for staff in residential programs. Assist the BH Service Line Manager in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the residential treatment programs. Provide a full range of discipline-specific clinical services in support of RRTP and inpatient mental health care. Provide discipline-specific clinical consultation and clinical supervision. Involved in the discipline-specific training program and training committee. Involved in the training of medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students and fellows, as appropriate. Provide leadership, guidance, and consultation on staff education and development. Serve on Medical Center or healthcare system, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces. Represents the Medical Center at professional community group/events and committees, in conferences/meetings with higher ranking managers, supervisors, and staff from other disciplines or work units, and/or with representatives of local public interest groups, congressional district offices and employees of State and local governments. Prepare Issue Briefs and responses to Congressional inquiries as needed. Work Schedule: May be responsible for a tour of duty that includes early morning, and evenings to accommodate patient care needs during weekends, holidays, evenings and nights. Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Telework: Ad hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Psychologist Program Manager Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized