Psychologist Program Manager (120 Day Detail)- Inpatient Mental Health

This 120-day detail offers a unique leadership development opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to serve as the Inpatient Mental Health Program Manager. The selected employee will gain valuable experience in program administration, staff supervision, strategic planning, and healthcare operations while supporting the delivery of high-quality, Veteran-centered inpatient mental health services.

The incumbent will serve as the Program Manager for Inpatient Mental Health (IMH), providing leadership and oversight for a multidisciplinary inpatient mental health program. Responsibilities include managing daily program operations, ensuring compliance with VHA and accreditation standards, overseeing admissions, discharges, and transitions of care, and promoting high-quality, Veteran-centered, recovery-oriented treatment services. The detail will involve supervision and coordination of interdisciplinary staff, monitoring program performance and outcomes, evaluating staffing and resource needs, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance services and improve patient care. The incumbent will support program development initiatives, quality improvement activities, and strategic planning efforts while ensuring safe and effective delivery of inpatient mental health services. In addition to administrative leadership duties, the incumbent will provide professional clinical services, including assessment, consultation, and therapeutic intervention, as needed. The position requires strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex operations, lead multidisciplinary teams, and implement evidence-based practices to support positive outcomes for Veterans. Key Areas of Focus: Inpatient Mental Health program oversight and administration Staff supervision and workforce management Quality assurance and performance improvement Regulatory and accreditation compliance Resource, budget, and operational management Coordination of admissions, discharges, and transitions of care Collaboration with community and VA partners Delivery and promotion of Veteran-centered, recovery-oriented care Work Schedule: The standard work schedule is Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30pm, however due to the nature of the work there may be a requirement for nights and weekend availability in emergent situations.

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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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/.