Psychology Program Manager - PTSD Domiciliary

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties and skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to: This Psychologist is the Program Manager of a 20 bed Domiciliary PTSD (DOM PTSD) for Veterans with PTSD related to military service. The DOM PTSD at VA ECHCS provides a specialized, complex array of psychosocial rehabilitation services which significantly impact Veterans' health care. Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and control of all PTSD RRTP operations. Manages all clinical and administrative operations of the PTSD RRTP to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective provision of rehabilitation and treatment services. Develops and implements policies relating to the PTSD RRTP in coordination with various clinical, allied health and administrative programs located within the VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, Develops written procedures for daily operations of the PTSD RRTP, including detection of hazardous items on the unit and safe medication management. Completes all mandated reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and accreditation requirements relevant to the PTSD RRTP. Serves as accountable officer for the PTSD RRTP fund control point and develops and prepares budget estimates covering requirements for procurement of supplies, equipment, and personal services. Manages in cost-conscious fashion and finds means to substantially reduce operating costs without impairing overall operation by using innovative work methods, continuous improvements, sampling techniques and automation. Writes grant proposals to fund staff positions and enhance residential services. Ensures effective collaboration and integration of rehabilitation services. Assures compliance with Joint Commission and VACO standards, as well as compliance with all other applicable standards. Directs and oversees staff in compliance activities. Establishes, comprehends and effectively communicates program emphasis, operating policy and overall treatment philosophy to other operational entities both within VA and in the community. Delegates tasks appropriately to subordinate treatment team members and ensures compliance with local and system-wide program policy manuals and directives. Responsible for development of staff position descriptions and functional statements. Conducts hiring, including recruitment, selection and orientation, working with professional discipline leaders as appropriate. Coordinates provisions for vocational rehabilitation and employment services. Develops partnerships with Department of Defense and community providers to facilitate outreach, referrals, and care coordination; Designs and oversees processes which facilitate seamless care transitions between Active-Duty service members and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Develops admissions procedures which maximize rapid access to services for veterans with PTSD within the PTSD RRTP. Provides administrative and clinical supervision with development and application of performance standards, consulting appropriately with professional discipline leaders, and is responsible for leave approval, and completes performance appraisals and promotion recommendations for a multidisciplinary staff. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former E

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The new, state of the art campus is in Aurora, CO, just east of Denver. The city's central location makes it ideal for accessing the surrounding mountain ranges for outdoor activities or enjoying the rich art and cultural diversity of the area. Denver Metro offers a perfect mix of social activity, modern businesses, and family life making it an ideal location to start a career, raise a family, or ease into retirement. ECHCS offers a teaching hospital with state-of-the-art technology, education, and research, making it an ideal career choice for many clinical and administrative professionals. The facility has numerous specialized programs in addition to the