Psychology Program Manager

Veterans Health Administration•Portland, OR

12d•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. The incumbent will serve as a Program Manager for all mental health clinicians and the administration team in Whole Health. The incumbent may also supervise other clinical programs as assigned. Will have full responsibility for the professional practice of all clinicians within incumbent's area of responsibility, including services conducted by trainees, consultants, and para-professional staff, and ensuring that those under her supervision meet the requirements of the medical facility and of the profession. Will have broad responsibility for the day-to-day operations of outpatient mental health services within the VAMC facility. Will ensure efficient operation of the Whole Health and Mindfulness Institute teams. Will be instrumental in development of the care model, clinic set-up, standard operating procedures (SOPs), efficient operation of the program, and data collection. Also will supervise timecard completion and approve leave; will act as approving official for purchases. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, professional management, and administrative responsibilities that are complex in scope within the Whole Health Division. Will consult with and serve as a resource for other professional staff concerning the need for the development of mental health services, specifically mindfulness, biofeedback, and clinical hypnosis. Will collaborate with research department, as appropriate. Will interact with HR in all matters of hiring and disciplinary action. Decisions are made exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. The incumbent will report to the Clinical Director of the division, but will operate on a day-to-day basis in an independent manner, with full responsibility to keep leadership apprised of activities and any issues in need of close collaboration under her area of responsibility. Will serve as subject matter expert for the VA Portland facility surrounding mindfulness, meditation, biofeedback, and clinical hypnosis, developing and delivering trainings, certifications, and guidance to qualified providers across the VA Portland staff.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement
Required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period
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
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.
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.
At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools.
Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups.
Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives.
Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations.
Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards.
Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating and managing mindfulness program for healthcare facility
Experience performing one or more of the following complementary and integrative healthcare modalities: biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, guided imagery, and/or meditation.
Experience working with VHA
Pain management experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the Mindfulness Institute
Serve as a SME for complementary and integrative healthcare modalities including biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, guided imagery, and/or meditation
Perform supervisory functions within the Whole Health Service
Serve as a Program Manager for all mental health clinicians and the administration team in Whole Health
Supervise other clinical programs as assigned
Have full responsibility for the professional practice of all clinicians within incumbent's area of responsibility
Ensure efficient operation of the Whole Health and Mindfulness Institute teams
Be instrumental in development of the care model, clinic set-up, standard operating procedures (SOPs), efficient operation of the program, and data collection
Supervise timecard completion and approve leave
Act as approving official for purchases
Consult with and serve as a resource for other professional staff concerning the need for the development of mental health services, specifically mindfulness, biofeedback, and clinical hypnosis
Collaborate with research department, as appropriate
Interact with HR in all matters of hiring and disciplinary action
Serve as subject matter expert for the VA Portland facility surrounding mindfulness, meditation, biofeedback, and clinical hypnosis, developing and delivering trainings, certifications, and guidance to qualified providers across the VA Portland staff