Advanced Practice Nurse, Mental Health Program Manager (Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership)

The Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) initiative's mission is to provide world class healthcare for Veterans, support them in making a successful integration into college & university campuses, & aid them in reaching their academic goals. The VITAL Program Manager provides leadership within the healthcare & academic communities. Involves supervision & broad program management of the VITAL Program that significantly impacts the health care provided to student Veterans.

A Career at VA Salt Lake City Health Care System Major Duties: Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities. Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments. Demonstrates leadership and engages in collaboration with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families (as appropriate), in treatment plan development. Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Counsels and treat patients with substance use disorders. Orders and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies. Initiates referrals and consults on specialty services. Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence Incumbent has full and direct responsibility for program management and supervisory responsibilities for the day-to-day functions and activities of the VITAL programmed and staff. Decisions made by the Program Manager affect staff and other resources associated with the program and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. Responsible for development of staff competencies and performance plans as well as promotion of working relationships and an effective treatment team environment. Responsibilities include first line authority/supervision of assigned staff, clinical consultation and guidance, day-to-day program management, and administrative functions that are complex in scope and that constitute a significant programmatic element of the MHS. The VITAL program employees supervised by the incumbent include psychologists, social workers, and peer mentors. Provides leadership in facilitating and coordinating the provision of all services for student Veterans throughout and beyond the VASLCHCS catchment area. The VITAL Program serves as a consultation resource for, and collaborates with, clinical services and programs across the VASLCHCS, Including Primary Care, Occupational Therapy, Transition Care Management, Speech and Language, Polytrauma Clinic, Mental Health Service programs, and community-based outpatient clinics for all concerns related to student veterans. Plans, develops and implements short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with program strategic plan. Oversees program resources and deploy resources and support program needs. Interacts and collaborates with Human Resources, facility leadership, and professional discipline leads in all aspects of team staff hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action. Prepares grant applications to support development of the VITAL program. Develops and implements policies and procedures to meet program goals and VHA policies. Monitors outcomes using data-driven quality assurance processes, and implementation of strategies for improvement based on data gathered. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with participating colleges and universities including negotiation of Memoranda of Understanding and revocable licenses when applicable. Provides training pertaining to Veteran issues to faculty and staff of institutions of higher learning throughout the catchment area. Oversees telehealth services to rural campuses. Provides on-site mental health services (including assessment and treatment) to student Veterans at designated colleges/universities. Coordinates referral of Veterans to appropriate services on campus, at VASLCHCA, and in the community. Provides education to faculty regarding normal post-deployment adjustment issues, complicated post-deployment reactions, how to effectively work with student Veterans, and resources available on campus, in the community, and in the VA. Consults with faculty and staff regarding working effectively with returning Veterans who appear to be having difficulty emotionally or academically. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) 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) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1630 Telework: This position is authorized for telework-situational (ad-hoc) AND has not been authorized as remote. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. 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). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.