The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, Mental Health, is currently recruiting for one (1) Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager). This is a multi-disciplinary position and selections can be made from the following, Psychology Program Manager, Supervisory Social Worker, and Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager).

Duties

The incumbent serves as a LPMHC (Program Manager) - Local Recovery Coordinator. The LPMHC (Program Manager) - Local Recovery Coordinator provides administrative oversight of Peer Support Apprentices/Peer Specialists assigned within Behavioral Health. The LPMHC (Program Manager) - Local Recovery Coordinator has delegated authority to oversee the day-to-day functioning for assigned staff, and may include other outpatient subspecialties as assigned Major Duties and Responsibilities: The LPMHC (Program Manager) - Local Recovery Coordinator provides administrative oversight administrative oversight of Peer Support Apprentices/Peer Specialists assigned within Behavioral Health. In areas outside of their direct chain of command, the LPMHC Program Manager (Local Recovery Coordinator) "leads without authority," serving as an advocate for cultural transformation, role model, and consultant to Behavioral Health and facility leadership. The LPMHC (Program Manager) - Local Recovery Coordinator collaborates with other programs as necessary. The LPMHC (Program Manager) - Local Recovery Coordinator directs, manages, and monitors the workload of assigned staff. The LPMHC (Program Manager) - Local Recovery Coordinator oversees the provision of Peer Support Services within Behavioral Health. As Peer Support Supervisor, conducts performance appraisals and assesses Peer Support staff competencies. The LPMHC (Program Manager) - Local Recovery Coordinator must be familiar with VA and local policies and procedures; enforces them to staff as well as creates plans to carryout/implement these policies and procedures into the program. The LPMHC (Program Manager) - Local Recovery Coordinator manages day-to-day activities, including operation of key clinical, training, research, and administrative programs. Decisions regarding staff and other resources associated with the programs are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment along with developing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures to meet program goals. Completes performance evaluations for supervised staff as rating supervisor. Addresses concerns related to staff performance and/or conduct in consultation with ER/LR and in accordance with the VA/AFGE Master Agreement, HRO/Just Culture, and policy/law. The LPMHC (Program Manager) - Local Recovery Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing a multi-year strategic planning for recovery implementation. This strategic plan identifies growth areas derived from input from customers, staff, leadership, and Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) metrics. Program Administration: Develops and implements recovery-oriented programming. Redesign of program process based on Veterans and employee feedback. Assesses the most efficient utilization of staff within the Peer Support role/scope. Other Significant Responsibilities: Has contact on a regular and recurring basis with individuals representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. Serves on OKC VA Health Care System, VISN, and National VA Committees. Represents the OKC VA Health Care System at professional community groups/events and committees, in conferences/meetings with higher-ranking managers, supervisors, and staff from other disciplines or work units. The LPMHC (Program Manager) - Local Recovery Coordinator attends Behavioral Health Leadership Service meetings, Psychology Leadership meetings, and complies with peer review procedures. Clinical Responsibilities: Diagnoses mental disorders. Treats mental disorders with a wide range of patients using a variety of modalities, including: individual, family and group psychotherapy, triage/crisis management, and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions. Conducts initial intakes/biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning in accordance with Joint Commission/VA requirements and service/clinic-level SOP. Practices measurement-based care using the Collect, Share, Act model, in accordance with Joint Commission/VA requirements and service/clinic-level SOP. Academic/Teaching/Training: Provides training and/or clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training (unlicensed graduate psychologists, psychology trainees, psychology technicians, psychiatry residents, medical students, and other health professions trainees). Involved in Psychology Training Program(s) and Training Committee(s) Other Duties as Assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: May be authorized on an ad hoc only basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD59917-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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 VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3.g.). English Language Proficiency. LPMHCs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3. Education. Hold a master's or doctoral degree in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; or a related field, from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Examples of related mental health counseling fields include, but are not limited to Addiction Counseling; Community Counseling; Gerontology Counseling; Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling. CACREP defines the date when graduates are considered to have graduated from a CACREP accredited program. Additional information may be obtained from http://www.cacrep.org/directory/. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment. 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). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager), GS-13 Experience, Education and Licensure. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. The experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-12 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below: 1. Ability to make judgments and decisions associated with program management. 2. Ability to monitor program outcomes using data driven quality assurance process. 3. Ability to develop productivity standards appropriate to each service provided. 4. Ability to manage a wide range of programs which include the operation and management of key clinical, training or administrative programs. Preferred Experience: Provision of recovery-oriented mental health care, serving as liaison to community mental health and/or Veterans' organizations, familiarization with Peer Support Services, providing training, education, and consultation to staff; and providing supervision and oversight References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/106 PART II APPENDIX G43 This vacancy is being announced above the full performance level at a GS-13. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

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 Oklahoma City VA Health Care System 921 Northeast 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 US
• Name: Octavia McGruder
• Phone: 478-272-1210 X2563
• Email: [email protected]