USAJOBS · 11 hours ago
Psychologist (National Manager)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $197K/yr
4+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Psychologist to serve as the Field Implementation Program Manager in the National Care Implementation Department of the Veterans Crisis Line. The role focuses on providing world-class suicide prevention and crisis intervention services to Veterans and their families, overseeing program goals, quality assurance, and implementing evidence-based practices.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan and implement program short and long-term goals
Oversight of data driven quality assurance processes
Evaluates the quality of care across the suicide prevention national call centers and the VHA medical facilities
Consults around clinical suicide prevention program guidelines
Prepares reports and recommends communication strategies based on needs and goals of suicide and crisis intervention
Coordinates studies and make recommendations based on clinical data from a variety of sources that are implemented via national suicide and crisis intervention programs
National level Subject Matter Expert (SME) and consultant to VHA, OSP, and VCL on clinical intervention and outcomes related to crisis intervention and suicide prevention
SME in evidence base practices and implementation of suicide and crisis intervention literature throughout VHA
Designs evidence-based programs to reduce suicide risk among veterans
Develops education messaging tools and campaigns in support of suicide prevention, mental health, and crisis intervention, including increasing public awareness of suicide and crisis prevention/intervention resources beyond the hotline
Coordinates with stakeholders to raise awareness of crisis centers and gain public support
Coordinates national level clinical and research meetings for suicide prevention and crisis intervention and collaborates with others in the field
Critically involved in success and failures of suicide and crisis intervention programs designed to reduce suicide and crisis risk VHA nationwide
Collaborates with South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), MIRECC Centers of Excellence (CoE), and others, to ensure optimal project implementation, integration of project data with data from other healthcare sources, and integration of projects with other related clinical programs and research findings
Implements and oversees clinical projects and data collection for project evaluation, and project integration with clinical programs and VCL organizational goals and measuring outcomes
Provides leadership and day-to-day implementation oversight for VCL, national field projects and programs implemented through the VCL National Care Coordination Program that are designed to reduce the risk of suicide among VCL callers
Develops and modifies national trainings for VHA and VCL healthcare providers that are responsible for the collection and analysis of data sets related to suicide and crisis, the identification of trends in Veteran mental health, the creation of tactical plans to counteract adverse trends, and serves as the guide for the national program office and the field
Develop and manage national clinical projects and programs which includes the implementation of plans, collection and analysis of complex healthcare data, quality improvement for evaluation of these projects and programs, administrative and program support activities, analysis and planning of clinical VCL activities, and decision making in collaboration with the VCL National Care Coordination Division Directors
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
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
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
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
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
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
At least three (3) years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one (1) year equivalent to the GS-13 level
Knowledge of and ability to communicate existing policies and regulations
Knowledge of and ability to utilize resource materials as well as ability to develop new materials when needed
Ability to relate to individuals at many different levels both within and external to the organization
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse group of professional staff
Ability to provide information about policy to various stakeholders or audiences in a usable and understandable manner
Ability to develop and recommend new or revised policies that are consistent with organizational goals and objectives
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
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