Psychologist Program Manager - Veterans Integration into Academic Leadership

The Veterans Integration into 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 Supervisor 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.

The VITAL program serves as a consultation resource for, and collaborates with, clinical services and programs across the VASLCHCS, including Primary Care, Occupational Therapy, M2VA, Speech and Language, Polytrauma Clinic, Mental Health Service programs, and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics for all concerns related to student veterans. Supervision of the Program involves coordination of outreach services to Veterans in the community across the Salt Lake VA health care system and beyond. The VITAL program engages in outreach across the catchment area including many rural areas. This outreach consists of making student Veterans aware of the benefits of services that they are entitled to, enrolling them for healthcare, and providing care coordination to connect them with needed services on campus, at the VA (VHA and VBA), and in the community. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Has full and direct responsibility for program management and supervisory responsibilities for the day-to-day functions and activities of the VITAL Program and staff. Has responsibility for development of staff competencies and performance plans as well as promotion of working relationships and an effective treatment team environment. Provides leadership in facilitating and coordinating the provision of services for student veterans throughout and beyond the VASLCHCS catchment area. Responsible for strategic planning to ensure the provision of high-quality services to meet the needs of Veterans served. Plans, develops and implements short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with program's strategic plan. Oversees program resources and deploy resources in support of 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. Works closely with a variety of academic institution services and staff: campus Veterans services, disability resource centers, health and wellness centers, student counseling centers, financial aid, and registrar's offices. Serves as point of contact and consultation for all services related to student Veterans, including functioning as liaison between academic institutions and VHA/VBA resources. Oversees outreach activities to student Veterans, including facilitation of enrollment in VA health care and access of VBA services. 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 onsite mental health services (including assessment and treatment) to student veterans at designated colleges/universities. Offers individual psychotherapy services utilizing evidence-based approaches. Oversees educational testing of student Veterans, to include assessment of learning disability and ADHD. Work Schedule: 8AM to 4:30PM Monday-Friday Telework: May be available on an ad-hoc basis as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 616070 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. 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 interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. 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.