Psychology Program Manager (BHIP-CCM)

The incumbent of this position serves as a Psychology Program Manager for the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) within the Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Major duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

Management Functions 50% of time:

• The BHIP-CCM, is located within the central facility on the main campus and provides a multitude of services to Veterans from around the CVAHCS catchment area. This leadership position reports to the BHIP-CCM Associate Chief and has primary supervisory responsibilities for approximately 6 professional staff, including Psychiatrists, Psychologist, NP's, Social Workers, and LPMHC's, working in various General Mental Health services to include Substance Abuse PTSD, through disorders and other mood disorders along the spectrum.
• The Psychologist program manager has primary accountability for developing written statements of the program's mission and desired outcomes, for delivering quality services within the limits of the program's budget and allocated FTEE's, and for the direction, adjustment, and use of all program resources. Independent ability to direct and maintain clinical processes is critical of this position to support the team who is accountable for the planning and delivery of clinical services.
• This Psychologist Program manager position is responsible for quality management and improvement needs assessments, planning of activities and outcomes to routinely improve the quality of services provided as measured by SAIL, Joint Commission, VACO and best practice mandates. Personnel performance appraisals, evaluations and applicable disciplinary actions are also critical pieces of this Psychologist Program Manager responsibilities. The location of the program within the main facility affords an opportunity to be involved with facility wide activities, projects, and decision making.
• This supervisory position is responsible to develop and implement information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, inpatient days (when appropriate), patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction. Develops implements and evaluates clinical guidelines, policies and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services.
• Responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills.
• Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State, local, and private agencies, and universities. Technical assistance provided is based on monitoring activities and program reviews, and the development and analysis of information. In addition, the incumbent uses sound independent judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements.
• Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of various mental health clinic programs. Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component.

Clinical Functions 50% of the time:

• The supervisory psychologist provides case assessment and psychiatric diagnosis, treatment planning and assumes ultimate responsibility for coordination of care and discharge planning. This position provides individual, couples, and group psychotherapy services to veterans with a wide range of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Maintains appropriate records including psychiatric intakes and history, treatment plans, progress notes of each psychotherapy session, and termination notes.
• Provides crisis intervention when indicated including evaluation, assessment, triage, initiation of/support in Emergency Detention procedures, and disposition of patients experiencing behavioral health emergencies.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized
Telework: Hybrid telework may be considered with supervisory approval though minimum 51% on site.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 52027-A
EDRP Authorized: Contact: V19RMNHRR&[email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $142,261 Per Year (GS 14)