Psychology Program Manager Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)

Summary

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 $200000) 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.

Duties

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System provides comprehensive seamless health care and social services for more than 134000 Veterans across Northeast Ohio. With 18 locations of care including 13 outpatient clinics two community resource and referral centers a psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center a chronic dialysis center and an outpatient surgery center VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare Systems quality services are easily accessible to Veterans in 21 counties. The incumbent provides program management and leadership to the Behavioral Health Intervention Program (BHIP) teams in 13 locations (medical center and 12 CBOCs). The BHIP program manager is responsible for the clinical and administrative operation of the BHIP program as well as education and training of staff in conjunction with other VA professionals and supervisors across all mental health services. Duties include but are not limited to :

• Broad management responsibilities and assists in coordinating the work of staff across programs at multiple locations.
• Ensures that performance measures are met evidence-based treatments are implemented and recovery-oriented principles are adopted to achieve an optimal level of functioning for veterans.
• Monitors clinical access and resources across all locations of care.
• Provides a full range of diagnostic assessment and treatment services to Veterans presenting with psychological emotional and behavioral problems.
• Works with Service Chiefs to effectively handle minor disciplinary measures such as warning and reprimands and recommends action in more serious cases
• Conduct ongoing intensive reviews to ensure objectives are met and standards are adhered to.
• Provides consultation services for BHIP providers to maximize the effectiveness of their interventions and engages in regular team-based care.
• Coordinates with leadership from Mental Health to assure that the program is operating in a way that helps Veterans to be served in the appropriate environment given their presenting issues.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday; 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

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. Learn more

Pay : Competitive salary and regular salary increases

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 $144000 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 : Ad-hoc telework available as determined by agency policy

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement # : 93955-0

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized

Requirements

Conditions of employment

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 determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider :

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements :

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 : In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above you must have the following : Psychology Program Manager GS-14 (a) Experience . At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs :

(c) Assignment. For all assignments above the full performance level the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope complexity (difficulty) and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Psychologist program managers have broad program management responsibilities for a specific program or programs that are designed to deliver specialized complex highly professional services that are important program components of the facility and that significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans. Programs include but are not limited to addiction posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) mental health intensive case management (MHICM) mental health compensation and pension examination (C&P) programs Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers inpatient mental health residential rehabilitation domiciliary palliative care neuropsychology and internship and postdoctoral fellowship training programs; management of an off- campus site; psychology program oversight and coordination throughout the facility and its affiliated clinics as a psychology executive typically at lower complexity facilities. Decisions made by the Program Manager affect staff and other resources associated with the programs managed and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. The type of program managed and scope of responsibility are critical aspects of the assignment at this level. Responsibilities include operation and management of key clinical training research or administrative programs to include full responsibility for managing the day to day activities of those programs. Responsibility may include supervision of staff but is not required. Psychologist Program Managers are responsible for strategic planning to ensure the provision of high quality services to meet the needs of the Veterans being served and planning and developing and implementing short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the programs strategic plan. They have oversight of administrative and programmatic resources and deploy those resources in support of the program needs. They develop and implement programs policies and procedures to meet program goals VHA policy and external accreditation requirements and monitor outcomes using data-driven quality assurance processes and implement strategies for improvement based on data analysis.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14.

Education

Note : Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges universities schools or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here : If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit :

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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 Veterans community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor Americas Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration / Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA / OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Preferred Experience : Outpatient Mental Health experience leadership experience project management experience

Reference : For more information on this qualification standard please visit Requirements : The work of this position is primarily facility based and has no requirement for strenuous physical activity. The incumbent will sit stand walk throughout the facility during the tour of duty. There may be requirement to travel within the catchment area VISN or nationally. Duties may require attendance at non-VA facilities and events in the community for the purpose of networking supervision and training of staff. This position requires operation of a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle to properly carry out assigned duties. A valid state issued drivers license is required along with medical clearance by Employee Occupational Health.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 151015 - 196326