Psychology Program Manager, Las Vegas Residential, Renewal and Rehabilitation (LVR3)

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 $200,000) 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.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Psychology Program Manager, Las Vegas Residential, Renewal, and Rehabilitation (LVR3) Program, is responsible for the direct clinical and administrative supervision of both licensed and unlicensed clinical staff within LVR3. Incumbent is responsible for all aspects of functioning within their service, including administrative, clinical, evaluation and research, and training programs. Duties may include but are not limited to: Has direct administrative supervision of clinical and administrative staff, trainees, and volunteers, including staff psychologist(s), senior social workers, and program support assistants. Has clinical supervisory oversight of all clinical staff, trainees, and volunteers assigned to perform duties at the DOM-SUD. LVR3 Program Manager has final oversight responsibility for the 40-bed LVR3 DOM-SUD. Oversees LVR3 program development and establishment of residential rehabilitation program policies and procedures in compliance with VHA Handbook 1162 Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program. Ensures efficient operation of the LVR3 DOM-SUD residential program. Has broad program management responsibilities, which include the operation and management of key clinical, training, or administrative programs. Serves as a liaison for the LVR3 DOM-SUD with the VA Medical Center, VISN, and VACO. Is responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the VA Medical Center, VISN, and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Serves on VA Medical Center, VISN, and/or national VA committees or task forces. Represents the VA Medical Center at professional/program community group/events and committees. Incumbent provides a full range of psychotherapeutic interventions including individual therapy, group therapy, family counseling, and psychoeducational classes to address identified psychological needs of patients presenting to the residential program. Provides a full range of psychological assessment services (excluding neuropsychological) to clarify the needs of the Veterans and to facilitate development of a holistic treatment plan. Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. Consults with and serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning the need for and development of psychological services. Responsible for identification of patient problems requiring consultation with other multi-disciplinary medical center staff and making appropriate referrals. Completes all clinical charting and documentation required by the health care system in a timely manner. Participates actively in Performance Improvement (PI) activities. Adheres to HIPAA, privacy regulations and VHA Directives related to release of information. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday - schedule to be discussed during interview 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 v21ccoeedrp@va.gov, 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 $144,000 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: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 02560F 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 evaluation/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.