The Psychology Program Manager position has direct responsibility for the health and safety of Veterans in the Sheridan VA HCS outpatient mental health Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP). The position includes program management responsibilities which include the operation and management of key clinical programs within Sheridan VA HCS's outpatient mental health programs. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. (1) Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. OR (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and, (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed; OR (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. Internships. Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed; OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern; OR VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement; OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment or which the applicant is to be employed. (NOTE: Once board certified, the employee is required to maintain board certification.); OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program. If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript, the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program. Licensure. Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency. Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. Grade Determinations: 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 the following KSAs: 1.Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. 2. Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools. 3. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. 4. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. 5. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. 6. Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards. 7. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. (c) Assignment. 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. 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 program's 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. Preferred Experience: Leadership/Supervisory/Management Experience Effective Communication Conflict Resolution Problem Solving References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/103 FEBRUARY 7, 2018 PART II APPENDIX G18 Physical Requirements: This position provides direct services to patients and their families through casework. Incumbents must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Normal work of the position requires visual acuity (with the ability to read typewritten characters without strain, corrective lenses permitted), keen hearing (aid permitted), clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially moderate levels of lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds). The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. ["*Note; This is an open continuous announcement until July 13,2022. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. The incumbent has direct administrative and professional supervision of interdisciplinary staff assigned or annexed to the outpatient mental health programs (e.g. Nurse Practitioners, Secretarial staff, Nurse managers, Licensed Independent Providers, Nursing Staff, Addiction Therapists, and Peer Support Specialists). Responsibilities also include: - Considering all factors in assessing the needs of Veterans receiving care in the outpatient mental health clinic. The outpatient program has substance abuse care, dual diagnosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, and serious mental illness programs from which to choose.\n- Coordinating the Quality Improvement Program with the outpatient mental health clinic to enhance performance in the program as well a meet or exceed regulatory agency standards.\n- Plan work to be accomplished by clinical staff, groups/classes for Veterans, staff training, to be completed within a designated time frame.\n- Will assign work based on priorities, consideration of difficulty and the capabilities of the employees.\n- Evaluate work performance on a continuous basis, providing oral and written feedback when indicated.\n- Give advice, counsel or instructions to employees on work and administrative matters.\n- Interview candidates for vacancy positions and recommend appointments.\n- Hear and resolve complaints, refer group grievances and serious, unresolved complaints to a higher level.\n- Effect minor disciplinary measures and recommend action for more serious cases.\n- Counsels Veterans participating in the outpatient mental health services with group and individual interactions specific to PTSD specialty care services.\n- Makes assessments of the veterans referred and the type and scope of services required by each Veteran with specialty PTSD treatment needs. - Provides educational leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned and identifies and arranges\n- May provide additional clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training, including trainees seeking licensure for development and training needs.\n- Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees, particularly related to the Mental Health Outpatient treatment setting.\n- As necessary, develops and provides in-service education to bring an awareness to the Healthcare System staff of the veterans' perceptions of their healthcare experience, thereby contributing to improved staff understanding and attitude.\n- Offers consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in specialty areas, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective practice skills.\n- Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications.\n- Identifies the elements of clinical or administrative practices that contribute or create an atmosphere for customer dissatisfaction, and recommends changes that will reduce or eliminate justified complaints.\n- Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.\n- May present outcome data and research at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings, as appropriate.\n- May serve on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.\n- Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations.\n- Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees.\n- May be required to attend meetings, conferences, trainings, seminars, or other events that may require travel and overnight stays. Work Schedule: Full Time, Dayshift\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: 54588-O\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required\nEDRP Authorized: Contact Kim Romanchak, the EDRP Coordinator, at Kim.Romanchak@va.gov for questions/assistance\nThis 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. 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. Learn more"]