Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Augusta, GA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position ensures compliance with VA Directives and subsequent national guidance regarding management of disruptive behavior and workplace violence prevention. The Coordinator leads implementation of the Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA), oversees case coordination through the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC) and Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT), collaborates with the Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) team, and provides supervision to assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the Workplace Violence Prevention Program in accordance with VA standards.
• Conducts regular assessments of the workplace to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the program, making adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinates with various departments to ensure comprehensive integration of violence prevention initiatives.
• Coordinate with hospital education regarding mandatory training programs for all employees on workplace violence prevention (e.g., PMDB).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for issues related to workplace violence prevention.
• Provide consultation to managers and employees on handling potentially violent situations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees and task forces related to workplace safety and violence prevention.
• Oversee and direct the activities of a multidisciplinary team of professionals involved in the Workplace Violence Prevention Program.
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision, ensuring that staff receive appropriate training, support, and performance evaluations.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to review case incidents, discuss strategies, and ensure continuous improvement of the program.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees