The Senior Program Manager of Outpatient Mental Health (OMH) is responsible for managing multiple programs supported by an interprofessional staff of over 50 FTEE. The Senior Program Manager of OMH has very broad program management responsibilities which include the operation and management of key clinical programs that is of considerable scope, size, and complexity. NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SECTION FOR DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO UPLOAD RESUME/CV THAT IS LONGER THAN 2 PAGES.
Podiatrist Basic Requirements Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. ~AND~ Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 pounds; use of fingers; mental and emotional stability.
Duties include but are not limited to: Program Management Responsibilities Broad program management responsibilities of a clinical care team, including leadership in the development, implementation, evaluation, and oversight of a complex program responsible for comprehensive clinical care of Veterans. Leading a number of multidisciplinary teams, which include psychologists, physicians, social workers, nurses, and other health professionals and trainees. Development, implementation, and oversight of operational policies and procedures for the programs, with the approval of the affiliated Service Line leader. Conducting ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects that monitor the effectiveness of clinical operations within their respective program(s). Supervisory Responsibilities Functioning as the first line supervising authority (i.e., rater) for (5) Program Managers and (5) front-line staff members. Providing administrative, as well as clinical, supervision and/or consultation as appropriate. Providing administrative oversight and clinical consultation to over 50 other interdisciplinary team members for whom the incumbent is not the designated first line rating authority. Taking appropriate disciplinary action for employees with performance problems in a timely and effective manner. Ensuring that appropriate coverage is arranged for patient care responsibilities when staff members are on leave. Approving leave for employees directly under their supervision. Clinical Responsibilities Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range of psychopathology receiving care within the Community and Residential Care Services, including services for patients with complex psychopathology requiring advanced diagnostic and intervention skills. Providing education to patients and family members regarding mental disorders and best practices approaches to treatment. Providing comprehensive assessment of Veterans at imminent risk of harm to self and/or others (including grave disability) and facilitating admission for acute psychiatric hospitalization. Ordering, monitoring, and responding to all necessary laboratory and radiological assessments. Providing consultation to health care providers about assessment findings and treatment plan for patients to ensure that care is coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within the Medical Center. Providing evening and weekend on-call coverage, as assigned. Providing on-call and back up coverage, as needed, to evening and weekend medical staff in the MHRRTP to provide consultation and guidance in medical decision making. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Compressed/Flexible: May be available for highly qualified candidate. Telework: Not authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME). 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). VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.