Psychology Program Manager

Allied Health Professional Supervisory Psychologist Program Manager

Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional Supervisory Psychologist Program manager who has management duties and supervisory oversight of multidisciplinary staff in one or more programs within the Mental Health Service (MHS). The incumbent is responsible for all clinical and administrative decisions for assigned staff and programs. The incumbent has administrative oversight of all assigned personnel, provides clinical care, and provides training through supervision for interns and practicum students as needed. The incumbent assures compliance with accrediting agencies and all associated regulatory requirements, monitors staff performance, and develops and implements programing based upon Veterans' needs and current research findings.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Administrative Responsibilities (25-30% of time) The incumbent supervises interdisciplinary staff including the operation of assigned programs and programmatic activities of professional and multidisciplinary staff with various tours of duty. The incumbent is also responsible for training incoming staff in best practice, compliance within VA standards of documentation, and ensuring appropriate training for trainees across multiple disciplines.

Clinical Responsibilities (70-75% of time) Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and treatment for Veterans with mental health issues; reviews all subjective and objective data; assesses high risk factors; provides a clinical assessment; determines a treatment plan for the Veteran based on acuity, need for and type of service(s) and/or psychotherapy(ies) recommended; provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapies; psycho-educational groups; and case management

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.

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 Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 93318-0

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized