USAJOBS · 3 months ago
General Mental Health Assistant Clinical Director (Psychologist)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$157K/yr - $205K/yr
3+ years expThe Atlanta VA Medical Center is seeking a General Mental Health Assistant Clinical Director (Psychologist) to provide program management for general mental health programs. The role involves overseeing program development, consultation, outcome monitoring, and the management of day-to-day activities within the teams.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent has broad management responsibilities and assists in coordinating the work of staff across programs at multiple locations including direct supervision of staff in a large section of GMH
The incumbent will have supervisory authority over administrative support staff as assigned
The incumbent assists the Regional GMH Clinical Director in planning, establishing and implementing policies and procedures
The incumbent provides guidance in the use of evidence-based practices to GMH staff
The incumbent provides leadership and guidance in carrying out program planning, outcome evaluation, and staff development activities
The incumbent will coordinate with the Regional Clinical Director and other appropriate staff as needed regarding the monitoring of performance improvement activities, program reviews, treatment services and data analysis methods
The incumbent will assist in ensuring that performance measures are met, Evidence-Based treatments are implemented, and Recovery-oriented principles are adopted to achieve an optimal level of functioning for veterans
The incumbent has direct administrative and professional supervisory responsibility for direct subordinates (psychologists, peer specialists and administrative staff) and provides day-to-day supervision of the activities of other staff (SWs and RNS) through an MOU with the appropriate service line
The incumbent will work to resolve informal complaints and grievances, develop work improvement plans, and provide advice and counsel to workers regarding work and administrative matters
The incumbent will have established guidelines and performance expectations for staff that are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system
Provides a full range of diagnostic, assessment and treatment services to veterans presenting with psychological, emotional and behavioral problems, with special emphasis on brief and evidence-based interventions appropriate to the GMH treatment setting
Provides consultation services for GMH providers to maximize the effectiveness of their interventions
Facilitates patient and family education as appropriate
Provide clinical consultation to various disciplines and levels of training to include psychologists, social workers, clinical nurse specialists, psychiatry residents, psychology interns and psychology fellows
May be involved in the Psychology Internship Training Program and the Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program and related training committees
May be involved in the training of medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students and fellows, as appropriate
Provide leadership, guidance, and consultation on staff education and development
Responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center, VISN and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies such as JC
Consults with others to offer guidance and stimulation in research directions for recovery-oriented research and program evaluation within the MHSL
Plans and oversees the completion of research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches
Serves on committees and workgroups at request of Clinical Director or Director of GMH
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
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 for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
United States Citizenship - Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English
Education Requirement - You must 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
Internship Requirement - You must 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
Licensure: Candidates must 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
Experience. 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
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period)
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
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