Psychology Program Manager

VA Careers - PsychologistMajor duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Plans, controls, organizes, and directs the activities of staff within the Mental Health Care Line (MHCL) team or program, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer and stakeholder needs.Plans, analyzes and monitors data from VSSC, ProClarity and other VA databases to ensure unit is succeeding on all performance measures.Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies MHCL, VASDHS, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, JCAHO, CARF and related professional, federal and VA policies, procedures, and guidelines.Assigns work to subordinate employees based on the IMPACT Unit priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs.Provides advice to the relevant Section Chiefs regarding significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Performs self-inspection and presents detailed and comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to supervisor.Provides a documented, comprehensive assessment of the bio-psychosocial needs of the patient/caregiver situation, develops a documented treatment plan, and provides evidence-based therapy.Assesses patient's eligibility for VA and other governmental benefits.Provides information on the bio-psychosocial aspects of the patient and his/her situation at the request of the treatment team.Counsels and supports patient's caregivers/significant others in order to establish and maintain a supportive environment conducive to the recovery of the patient.Work Schedule: 0700 - 1600 (tour is flexible between timeframe), Monday - Friday.Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePay: 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Available at Supervisors discretion.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 000000Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.