The incumbent will have broad responsibility and oversight for the Integrative Behavioral Health Division Programs, including Pain Psychology Team, Health Psychology, the Health Behavior Coordinator, and the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) Team. The incumbent will ensure efficient operation of the Integrative Behavioral Health programming, as well as collaborate and coordinate with the Behavioral Health Service Line and other areas of the facility.

Duties

Essential Administrative (Supervisory) Responsibilities Has direct administrative supervision of subordinates and clinical oversight of behavioral health staff assigned to these programs. Has line and staff authority for resource allocation within the area of responsibility. Ensures efficient operation of the Integrative Behavioral Health programming, including Health Behavior programming throughout the facility. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, professional management, and administrative responsibilities that are complex, in scope and that constitute a significant portion of the medical center. Collaboration and coordination with the Behavioral Health Service Line and other areas of the facility regarding services, compliance, systems redesign, access, productivity, and performance improvement. May support program development expanding integrated behavioral health services and programming throughout the facility. Decisions are made exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. Clinical Responsibilities: Provides a full range of psychological services, including: Integrated, patient-centered mental health services and consultation for patients and staff within the primary care setting, specialty clinics, and satellite clinics (via telemedicine); Expert clinical consultation for various disciplines (primary care, mental health, specialty medicine) and levels of training (MD, RN, etc.); Immediate, onsite, targeted assessment and evaluation, clinical triage, diagnosis, and evidence-based intervention for all Veterans within facility medical clinics; Psychological and behavioral intervention for full spectrum of mental health problems, chronic medical illness (diabetes, pain conditions, cancer, etc.), and health interfering behaviors (obesity, smoking, non-compliance, substance abuse, etc.); Individual, group psychotherapy; Consults with and serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning the need for and development of psychological services. Academic/Teaching/Training: May provides clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training. May participate in the supervision of Psychology Interns and Practicum Students. Involved in the training of medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students and fellows, as appropriate. Provides leadership, guidance, and consultation on staff education and development, as appropriate. Research/Program Evaluation: Monitors program outcomes using data-driven quality assurance processes. Responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center, VISN and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies such as Joint Commission. Consults with others to offer guidance and stimulation in research directions for the program Plan and oversees the completion of research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches. Presents outcome data/research results at VA and national scientific meetings. Other Significant Responsibilities: Has contact on a regular and recurring basis with individuals representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. Serves on Medical Center, VISN and National VA committees, as appropriate. Represents the Medical Center at professional community group/events and committees, in conferences/meetings with higher ranking managers, supervisors, and staff from other disciplines or work units, and/or with representatives of local public interest groups, congressional district offices and employees of State and local governments. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92191-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) 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 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. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions:(a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. 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; OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern; OR VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement; OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program. If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript, the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program. 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. Exception. Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). GS-14 Psychology Program Manager Experience. At least 3 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 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 and ability to guide staff in using these tools. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II Appendix G18 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13. Physical Requirements: This position is primarily sedentary with some bending, walking and stopping required. This position requires the ability to read printed material and distinguish colors, such as reading computer screens and the ability to accurately perceive depth to move around workplace safely and to make appropriate contact with patients and staff.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic 420 North James Road Columbus, OH 43219 US
• Name: Chaunice Pollard
• Phone: 614-257-5200 X5867
• Email: [email protected]