Clinical Psychologist (Psychology Program Manager)

Summary

This position is located in Mental Health Service, at the Charles George VAMC, in Asheville NC. The incumbent is responsible for addressing and managing all reports of disruptive behaviors across the main facility and the CBOCs.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

03/25/2024 to 04/04/2024

• Salary

$151,937 - $197,521 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 14

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Asheville, NC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0180 Psychology

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CBTA-12364637-24-CT

• Control number

783365800

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

The Program Manager for the Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP) is responsible for management of the administrative and clinical aspects of the WVPP at the WNCVAHCS, including the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC), Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT), Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) Program, Disruptive Behavior Reporting System (DBRS), and the Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA). The WVPP Program 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 the WNCVAHCS. The WVPP Program Manager is expected to adhere to service standards regarding matters of timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with procedures and quantity of work produced. The WVPP Program Manager must form and maintain a cohesive team of staff from a variety of disciplines and supervisory chains of authority to ensure targeted and evidence-based efforts to ensure the safety of the WNCVAHCS. The incumbent collaborates effectively with the Executive Leadership Office, VA Police, Privacy Officers, Safety Officer, Veterans' clinical providers, and the Office.

of Inspector General on an ongoing basis.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for coordinating and chairing the inter/multidisciplinary Threat Assessment Teams including the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC) and the Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT). The WVPP Program Manager demonstrates experience in leading diverse and interdisciplinary teams.

• Provides oversight to the Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior Program (PMDB). The incumbent will 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 Veteran care and reduce overall risk. The WVPP Program Manager collaborates with leadership to ensure facility policies are compliant with The Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General, and OSHA requirements regarding workplace violence prevention training.

• Serves as the Facility Administrator for the Disruptive Behavior Reporting System (DBRS). The DBRS is a secure and facility managed web-based data collection site of disruptive behavior incidents occurring at VHA facilities. The WVPP Program Manager is

responsible for collecting, quickly communicating, and managing disruptive incident information at the WNCVAHCS main hospital and CBOCs. Additionally, the WVPP Program Manager is responsible for responding to FOIA and Congressional requests and inquiries directed to the DBC and/or the WVPP. The incumbent also takes a lead role in the annual submission of the annual Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA) which provides data for each fiscal year to the National Workplace Violence Prevention Program Office.

• Maintains a close partnership with the National WVPP Program. The WVPP Program Manager also maintains a close working relationship with community partners in public safety and organizational safety via membership in the National and DC Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP). The WVPP Program Manager maintains Certified Threat

Manager (CTM) status by demonstrating professional development and continued involvement in the threat assessment and management community through membership activity, volunteer leadership, education, and/or instruction.

• 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 the WNCVAHCS.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Telework: Ad-hoc; at discretion of Supervisor

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

EDRP Authorized: Contact Onnie "David" Green at onnie.green@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.

• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

• You may be required to serve a probationary period.

• Subject to background/security investigation.

• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

• English Language Proficiency

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).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

You must 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 completed a respecialization program meeting both of the following conditions:

a) the respecialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program;

and

b) the specialty in which the you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for;

OR,

Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature; OR a past, current, or upcoming graduate of VHA Health Trainee Program.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENT:

You must 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. (NOTE: Once board certified, the employee is required to maintain board certification).

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:

Candidates must 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.

Grade Determinations:

Minimum Qualifications for GS-14:

Experience: At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of 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.

Preferred Experience: Experience with Threat Assessments including Veterans' Disruptive Behavior and Employee Threat Assessments. Experience in leading diverse and interdisciplinary teams.

References: VA Handbook 5005/103 Part II Appendix G18

Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 lbs.; Light carrying, under 15 lbs.; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking, Standing; Both legs required; Hearing (aid permitted).

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/.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.