Psychology Program Manager (Workplace Violence Prevention Program)

The Workplace Violence Prevention Program Manager (hereafter referred to as the WVPP Manager) is responsible for oversight and development of programs, and supporting policies, that disseminate and promote knowledge, skills, and appropriate use of evidence-based, data-driven processes for assessing, mitigating, and managing human behaviors that compromise the safety and effectiveness within the at TVHS workplace.

Duties:

The WVPP Manager is responsible for the administrative and clinical aspects of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP) at TVHS, including the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC), Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT), Disruptive Behavior Reporting System (DBRS), and the Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA). The WVPP Manager coordinates with the staff assigned to manage the Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) Program at TVHS. The WVPP Manager is responsible for informing and writing policies, procedures, and
program guidelines in the development, planning, operations, and continuous performance improvement of all components of the WVPP in TVHS.

The incumbent has responsibility for coordinating the inter/multidisciplinary Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams including the DBC and the ETAT. The WVPP Manager demonstrates experience in leading diverse and interdisciplinary teams.

As a senior clinician, the WVPP Manager is responsible for maintaining proficiency in current evidence- based behavioral threat assessment and management practice and overseeing the day to day business of the inter/multidisciplinary committee that reviews incidents of Patient-Generated Disruptive Behaviors and Visitor-Generated Disruptive Behaviors. This role involves conducting and delegating: behavioral threat assessments to inform recommendations for individualized risk management strategies; consulting with VA Providers, clinical staff and DBC and ETAT members; informing and providing risk relevant clinical interventions in cases of disruptive or violent behavior history providing and overseeing education to staff; providing timely and accurate responses to action items and recommendations made by the DBC; and ensuring ongoing training of team members in providing risk relevant clinical interventions in cases of disruptive or violent behavior history; providing and overseeing education to staff; providing timely and accurate responses to action items and recommendations made by the DBC; and ensuring ongoing training of team members in evidence- based threat assessment and threat management practice. The WVPP Manager provides quarterly updates to the Executive Leadership Board and submits WVPP-related work products directly to the Chief of Staff and/or Facility Director.

As a senior clinician, the WVPP Manager is responsible for overseeing the day to day business of the inter/multidisciplinary committee that reviews incidents of Employee- Generated Disruptive Behaviors.

The WVPP Manager coordinates with those who provide oversight of the PMDB program. The incumbent works with PMDB personnel, and may assist in educating staff in recognizing signs and factors of potential danger, strategies for de-escalation, and identifying resources that can directly address individual needs to help improve the quality of patient care and reduce overall risk.

The WVPP Manager also serves as a Facility Administrator for the DBRS. The DBRS is a secure and facility managed web-based data collection site of disruptive behavior events occurring at VHA facilities.

Maintains a close partnership with the national WVPP. In this role the WVPP Manager is responsible for aligning local program implementation with national best practice guidelines.

The WVPP Manager maintains a primary responsibility for the development and implementation of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) within the Workplace Violence Prevention Programs. The incumbent works effectively with several different services and programs (i.e., Medicine, Mental Health, Nursing, SW, Safety Office, Executive Leadership, Regional council, Pharmacy, and others) to develop specific procedures designed to promote the safety of TVHS.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday (Alternate Tours Will Be Considered)
Telework: AD-HOC
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 70904-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized