Psychology Program Manager, Las Vegas Residential - Renewal and Rehabilitation Program LVR

Overview

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.

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:
  
  Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or 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 employed
• For meeting this requirement, the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body, not to job duties
• Currently, APA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, or combinations of two or more of those areas
• PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science
• CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and school psychology
• There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist; therefore, an applicant with a degree in school psychology is not eligible for appointment
• OR (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and complete a re-specialization program meeting conditions including an APA or CPA accredited internship
• Documentation of completion must be provided via official transcript and/or certificate
• OR (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a psychology-related dissertation and an APA- or CPA-accredited internship or acceptable alternative per policy
• Licensure:
  Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level where licensed
• Board Certification:
  If internship was not APA/CPA accredited, must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area consistent with assignment
• Grandfathering Provision:
  Applies to current VHA employees in this occupation under the standard
• Experience:
  
  At least three years of professional psychology experience, with at least one year at the GS-13 level or equivalent

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) include:

• Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines, with ability to guide staff
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to manage and direct the work of others
• Ability to translate goals into well-coordinated operations
• Ability to monitor production and performance standards
• Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions

Preferred Experience:

Addictions treatment, Leadership/Supervisory Experience, Program Management. For more information, visit VA Qualification Standards. Full performance level is GS-14.

• Direct clinical and administrative supervision of licensed and unlicensed staff within LVR3
• Oversee all aspects of the service, including administrative, clinical, evaluation, research, and training programs
• Provide clinical supervision of staff, trainees, and volunteers; final oversight for the 40-bed LVR3 DOM-SUD
• Develop and implement residential rehabilitation program policies and procedures in accordance with VHA Handbook 1162
• Ensure efficient operation of the LVR3 DOM-SUD residential program
• Manage key clinical, training, or administrative programs and act as liaison with VA Medical Center, VISN, and VACO
• Ensure timely completion of program evaluations and compliance with accrediting bodies
• Participate in VA committees or task forces and represent the Medical Center in professional settings
• Provide a full range of psychotherapeutic interventions and psychological assessments to inform individualized treatment plans
• Consult with medical center staff on patient care issues and serve as a resource for psychological services
• Identify patient problems requiring interdisciplinary referrals and complete clinical documentation timely
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and uphold HIPAA and related policies

Work Schedule:

Full-Time – to be discussed during interview

EDRP:
Noting details and eligibility apply as per program policy

Pay:
Competitive salary with potential step increases based on qualifications

Benefits: PTO, parental leave, childcare subsidy eligibility, retirement plan, and telework options per VA policy

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