This position is for a Program Manager in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) of the Mental Health Service of VAAAHS. The incumbent organizes and manages the delivery of comprehensive mental health services and activities. This position is expected to have relevant specific training and demonstrated expertise in Recovery and Serious mental illness. Must also be knowledgeable and current in their understanding and practice in the delivery of relevant Evidence Based Methods.
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.) 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/. NOTE: Traditional Rehabilitation counseling programs that are accredited by CACREP do not meet the LPMHC qualification standards as Traditional Rehabilitation counseling differs from Clinical Rehabilitation counseling. 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. NOTE: It is VHA policy that a LPMHC who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and who has access to the electronic health record 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.j. Grade Determinations: Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Coordinator), GS-12 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-11 grade level. Experience must have been in a major specialty treatment program area such as, but not limited to, Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mental health intensive case management (MHICM), or other areas of equivalent scope and complexity. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Assignments. LPMHC Program Coordinators are administratively responsible for a clinical program and provide treatment to patients in a major specialty. They manage the daily operations of the program, develop policies and procedures, and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. They may supervise unlicensed graduate LPMHCs and may administratively manage any employees assigned to their program. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-11 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: In depth knowledge of the program coordinated, and demonstrated knowledge and ability to write policies procedures and or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to make key decisions in the hiring and identification of top candidates. Ability to provide leadership in facilitating the process of coordinating program consults, assessments, admissions, care assignments and discharges. Ability to provide subject matter consultation to other colleagues and trainees within the field of counseling working on an interdisciplinary team. Reference: VA HANDBOOK 5005/106 PART II APPENDIX G43 dated April 3, 2018 Physical Requirements: The work of the LPMHC is primarily office based with moderate physical activity. The incumbent must be able to lift small objects and sit/stand at a desk for several hours per day. The incumbent must be capable of using a computer given all clinical charting is electronic
The VA Ann Arbor is a level 1B high complexity facility with a strong academic affiliate partner in the University of Michigan. The VA Ann Arbor serves over 60,000 veterans annually with 7 community-based outpatient clinics and 2 local offsite clinics serving Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio. The Mental Health Service consists of about 30 clinical teams and a 22-bed acute inpatient mental Health unit. In addition to our clinical mission, the VAAAHS has a strong tradition of training tomorrow's healthcare providers. The Mental Health Service houses strong training programs with about 30 Psychology trainees from undergraduate trough postdoctoral study, Psychiatry residents and fellows, medical students, and social work and nurse practitioner trainees. The research mission is also valued strongly as evidenced by VAAAHS serving as a home to the Center for Clinical Management Research, Serious Mental Illness Treatment Research and Evaluation Center (SMITREC), the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) and the Center for Evaluation and Implementation Resource (CEIR). Must also be knowledgeable and current in their understanding and practice in the delivery of relevant Evidence Based Methods. The incumbent must be able to teach and monitor other professionals in their delivery of such treatments and care in general terms. The incumbent must also have a significant understanding and capability in the identification and treatment of patients with co-morbid psychological disorders and health behavior problems. The incumbent will adhere to service standards regarding matters of timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with procedures and quantity of work produced. Serves as LPMHC Program Coordinator. - The incumbent has broad program coordination responsibilities, which include the operation and management of key clinical, training, or administrative activities. - Has direct responsibility for the professional activities of all program staff. - Responsibilities include broad development and active implementation of programs, policies, and procedures, oversight of administrative and programmatic resources. - Further, responsibilities include monitoring of outcomes using a data-driven quality assurance process for a program that delivers specialized, complex, highly professional services that are important components of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, and significantly affect the health care provided to veterans. The Program Coordinator is responsible for the continuous evaluation of outcome monitors, measurements, and improvements in all phases of substance use disorder treatment and quality improvement initiatives. - The program coordinator is responsible for compliance with all accreditations, VACO, and hospital requirements, policies, and procedures. - Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process. - Oversees development of new treatment protocols for patients. Has direct responsibility for all aspects of psychological services in the program, including those conducted by trainees and staff. - Provides administrative supervision, guidance and consultation for staff and trainees. Manages all personnel concerns including addressing performance concerns. - Consults with and serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning the need for and development of mental health services. - 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 JCAHO. - Responsible for implementation of all directives, and completion of all action items assigned in a timely manner. - Is responsible for continuous quality improvement and action plan development and follow through. - Evaluates and diagnoses mental disorders within their areas of competence and consistent with clinical scope. - Treats mental health, substance use disorders, behavioral concerns, physical health, psychosocial problems, and other psychiatric comorbidities with evidence-based treatment approaches within their areas of competence and consistent with clinical privileges. - Completes all clinical charting and documentation required by the Healthcare system, as appropriate within established timeliness guidelines and consistent with quality and accreditation standards. - Provides clinical supervision, guidance, and consultation for staff and trainees as assigned. - Has direct responsibility for all aspects of mental health services provided by themselves and those that they supervise Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92952-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized