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Supervisory Clinical Psychologist - Chief of Mental Health

Togus, Maine, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$164K/yr - $213K/yr

4+ years exp

The VA Maine Healthcare System is seeking a Supervisory Clinical Psychologist for the Chief of Mental Health position. This full-time role involves overseeing the Mental Health Service Line, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and managing the mental health staff's performance and development.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reviews/performs/provides duties and responsibilities of the incumbent's discipline; psychiatrist or psychologist or social worker or nurse or licensed professional mental health counselor or licensed marriage and family therapist

As the mental health service chief, Interpret and support the VISN mission, vision and values, while operating in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies, facility and VISN policies, and standards of federal professional and accrediting agencies external to VHA

Adhere to the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations as set forth by the medical staff

Provide direction and support to Mental Health staff regarding equipment technology, policies and procedures employed by the VA Maine Healthcare System (VAMHCS) and ensure that all requirements of regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission are met

Review quality control and quality improvement procedures performed by VA personnel in Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) and make recommendations for improvements, corrective actions, etc

Participate/review and document performance improvement activities, including, but not limited to, external review programs, internal peer review programs, and accreditation requirements

Serve as an active member of various Medical Center committees

Provide accurate, concise, timely documentation of care in the electronic medical record (Computerized Patient Record System -CPRS) on each patient care occurrence

Maintain a peer review process for all MHSL clinicians

Demonstrate knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment (RME)

Financially manage the MHSL

Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to develop and execute a strategic plan and annual budget for the service line

Oversee matters such as promotions, selections, on the job training, awards, EEO complaints, labor relations, disciplinary actions, training, and career development

Develop mechanisms to assure staff competency and continuing education compliance

Establish employee performance plans that align with Agency and Departmental goals and objectives and is responsible for evaluating and communicating employee performance

Develop a team that is technically competent and understands the interrelationship of the MHSL with other facility Service Lines and departments to achieve the mission of the Medical Center, VISN and VA

Qualification

Master's in Social WorkLicensed Social WorkerProfessional Psychology ExperienceSupervisory SkillsPerformance ManagementEnglish ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsConflict Resolution

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

May be subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process

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

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met

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 master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level

English Language Proficiency. Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j

Experience. At least four years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-14 level

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to supervise and manage a large group of professional staff effectively; Skill in interpersonal relationships, including conflict resolution and ability to work collaboratively with supervisors from other units; Ability to accurately apply the qualification standards, assesses the potential of current and prospective employees, and promotes their professional development; Ability to develop appropriate productivity standards for professional staff, often across multiple program lines; Knowledge of the goals and objectives of the medical center and VISN and ability to communicate these to subordinates

Preferred

Preferred Experience

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May Be Authorized

Relocation Incentive: May be Authorized

Pay: 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)

Telework: May Be Authorized; Adhoc only.