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USAJOBS · 5 hours ago

Senior Psychologist (VISN Manager)- Chief Mental Health Officer

Vancouver, Washington, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$175K/yr - $227K/yr

4+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Senior Psychologist to serve as the Chief Mental Health Officer for the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves leading the Behavioral Health program, collaborating with facility leaders, and ensuring compliance with standards while promoting education and research within the network.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to plan, organize and evaluate VISN 20 Behavioral Health program

Chair VISN 20 Behavioral Health Committee

Collaborate with facility Behavioral Health leaders and staff

Serve as liaison between VISN Behavioral health community and VISN leadership

Develop and maintain Behavior Health Strategic Plan including region wide Behavioral Health access through conventional and innovative means

Lead the Implementation of Behavioral Health Strategic Plan. Monitor and improve Behavioral Health System performance

In collaboration with Behavioral Health Committee set standards, identify, and correct significant variance

Define clinical practice guidelines/clinical pathways, admission-discharge criteria, outcome expectations, referral management, disorder-specific Case Management and prevention-wellness programs, and patient satisfaction

Provide leadership to coordinate activities between VISN and facilities to achieve a seamless continuum of care for patients

Ensure that clinical and administrative activities, as they relate to the VISN, are in compliance with internal and external standards established by VA headquarters, external accrediting bodies and regulatory authorities. The incumbent will monitor customer satisfaction through use and interpretation of appropriate patient survey systems

Integrate and promote teaching and research within the clinical structure. The incumbent will work to increase and support peer-reviewed funded research in Mental Health, including awards from the VA and NIH. The incumbent will work with the affiliated academic institutions to promote education within the network

The incumbent ensures that effective utilization of available resources is achieved, and that equity of access to necessary services is provided within the service area. Negotiates with Medical Center Directors to provide a variety of services for a fixed cost, at various sites within the VISN. These agreements are incorporated in memoranda of understanding

Develops and utilizes monitors to assess and measure program and system performance

Achieves VA objectives in quality of services and programs across the service line, as evaluated by internal indicators, regulatory and accreditation reviews, and patient satisfaction data

Ensures continuous improvement relative to the quality, value, and access of mental health services

Consults with the BHC and patient care providers to outline policies and quality measures that will be useful in measuring and assuring the effectiveness of VISN-wide mental health services

The incumbent articulates and communicates goals of the VISN 20 Behavioral Health program to all staff in the VISN

The CMHO has a critical responsibility to support and foster the academic alliances between the VA and academic institutions including medical schools in the VISN

Fosters a corporate culture of service throughout the VISN, promoting ethical practices, encouraging individual integrity, and motivating cooperative, responsible efforts

Models VA and VHA corporate values

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyAPA accredited internshipFull unrestricted psychology licenseLeadership in mental healthPolicy developmentResource utilizationDiverse group collaborationQuality assuranceResearch promotionCommunication skills

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

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 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

Internships: 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: 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

English Language Proficiency: Psychologists 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 4 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-14 grade level

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to communicate existing policies and regulations effectively

Knowledge of and ability to utilize resource materials and to develop new materials when needed

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse group of professional staff and management officials who are often at the highest management levels

Ability to develop and recommend new or revised policies that are consistent with organizational goals and objectives

Skill in leading senior management officials in policy development

Ability to influence high level officials in adoption of and conformance to performance measures, monitors, and other policy guidelines

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program

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)

Ad-hoc Telework: Available at supervisory discretion