Psychology Program Manager

The Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) Psychology Program Manager is a VISN based leadership position located in VISN 23. The CRH Psychology Program Manager is under the general supervision of the VISN 23 CRH Mental Health (MH) Section Chief. This position is responsible for the leadership, management, and operations of assigned V23 CRH Programs and supervision of assigned direct reports.

Announcement will close once 50 applicants is reached This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Major duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical Functions: The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating complicated psychosocial problems. Incumbent completes thorough psychosocial assessments and treatment plans skillfully via telehealth modalities. Incumbent will provide time-limited, evidence-based psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and referral for resources and benefits. Maintains high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and/or their families. Independently works with Veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems. Participates as a member of the treatment team and actively participates through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members as needed, in the development and implementation of a treatment plan. Possesses a working knowledge and experience in use of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses and treatments, including acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses. Facilitates discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner. Also, incumbent will address treatment non-compliance and "no-shows" when needed with patients. Provides consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits, and specialty programs. This includes the incumbent's knowledge of the process for accessing and/or coordinating community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community programs. Provides consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning, compliance with treatment, and discharge planning. Program Manager/Supervisory Responsibilities: The incumbent is responsible for monitoring the efficiency, effectiveness, timeliness and quality of the VISN 23 CRH specialty services as assigned by leadership. The incumbent provides operational oversight for the CRH Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) , Gero-Psychology, and Neuropsychology programs. Program and directs clinical functions, such as timely therapy assignments and accurate documentation in electronic health medical record systems. This includes supervisory review mechanisms; review of workload data from Vista and DSS, and position management. They review staffing patterns and work assignments within assigned area to ensure that staffing levels are appropriate to meet workload demands at the spoke sites served by the virtual specialty teams. As part of a team effort, they will identify areas for improvement, gather relevant data, assess the data, develop and implement ideas for improvement, and evaluate efficacy of improvements. Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients. Implements existing information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, patient demographics, equipment utilization, and patient satisfaction. Work Schedule: 08:00 to 16:30 CT; Monday through Friday Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Remote: This position is authorized to work remotely. However, this authorization is contingent on yearly approval from the Secretary of the VA. If approval is denied, the candidate will be required to work from a VA owned or leased space. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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. 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.