Psychology Program Manager- BHIP

Qualifications

• Must meet specific individual eligibility requirements for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
• Must submit EDRP application within four months of appointment.
• Potential award amount and eligibility period are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Experience

• At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of and ability to manage and direct the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives.
• Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Data-driven approach: outcome monitoring, quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of current behavioral health trends: trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, collaborative care models.
• Excellent multidisciplinary communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups.
• Knowledge of current behavioral health trends: trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, collaborative care models.
• Excellent multidisciplinary communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• Higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA.
• Annual paid time off: 37-50 days per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• 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.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Telework: Available.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.