Mental Health Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, both fields, or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program. Traditional Rehabilitation Counseling programs do not meet the stated qualification standard.
• Full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, including diagnosis and treatment.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• At least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to GS-12, demonstrating advanced practice skills, judgment, and progressively greater professional competency.
• Ability to make judgments and decisions associated with program management.
• Ability to monitor program outcomes using a data-driven quality assurance process.
• Ability to develop productivity standards appropriate to each service provided.
• Ability to manage a wide range of programs, including key clinical, training, or administrative programs.
• Compliance with applicable background/security investigation, onboarding, identification, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Submission of a transcript with the application; only qualifying education from recognized accredited institutions may be used.
• Some nights and weekends may be required; the work schedule may change based on Vet Center needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and administrative supervision and oversight of readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals, and follow-up care coordination services for eligible individuals in the designated Vet Center Service Area.
• Supervise professional and nonprofessional staff, including multidisciplinary mental health professionals working across Vet Centers, outstations, community access points, and distant communities.
• Oversee administrative and outreach staff service functions.
• Oversee the fiscal, contractual, and operational obligations of the community-based Vet Center.
• Lead coordination and briefings during meetings with Congressional representatives and their staff.
• Plan, establish, and implement Vet Center policies and procedures.
• Develop staff goals and objectives and monitor, coordinate, and evaluate the work of Vet Center staff.
• Provide direct readjustment counseling services within and outside the Vet Center, in person and virtually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and approval; award amount may be up to $200,000 for one to five years.
• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval.