Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital is a large and complex 1A facility that serves over 58,000 Veterans. Hines VA is a multi-site medical system that includes a major medical facility in Hines, Illinois and six Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The Workplace Violence Prevention (WVPP) Program Manager is responsible for addressing and managing reports of disruptive behaviors across the main facility and the six CBOCs.
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. **THIS IS A DETAIL. ** In order to be considered for this detail you must include the following documents. Failure to provide any of these documents will automatically disqualify you from consideration: Resume Most recent performance appraisal Approval from supervisor 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. Education: 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. -OR- Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and in addition complete are-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) that are APA or CPA accredited and in the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. Internship: 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. 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: Experience: at least 3 years of experience as a professional psychologist with at least one year at the GS-13 grade level. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be in overall good health, able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. The incumbent must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience, and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others.
This is a Detail (Reassignment) Not to Exceed 1 year, in 120-day increments and requires supervisory approval. Must have your supervisor's approval, please submit documentation of approval (email or memo). Must provide a copy of most recent performance appraisal. Responsible for maintaining proficiency in current evidence-based behavioral threat assessment and management practice. This role involves conducting and delegating: behavioral threat assessments to inform recommendations for individualized risk management strategies; consulting with VA Providers, clinical staff and DBC and ETAT members; informing and providing risk relevant clinical interventions in cases of disruptive or violent behavior history; providing and overseeing education to staff; providing timely and accurate responses to action items and recommendations made by the WVPP; and ensuring ongoing training of team members in evidence-based threat assessment and threat management practice. The incumbent maintains a close partnership with the national WVPP The incumbent seeks national guidance regarding disruptive individuals in the workplace, behavior risk and threat management recommendations, and strategies to promote a culture of safety in VHA. The WVPP PM also maintains a close working relationship with community partners in public safety and organizational safety. responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business of the multidisciplinary committee that reviews incidents of Employee-Generated Disruptive Behaviors The WVPP PM maintains primary responsibility for the development and implementation of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) within the Workplace Violence Prevention Programs. The WVPP PM works effectively with several different services and programs to develop specific procedures designed to promote safety for Hines VA. The WVPP PM works closely with leadership to develop strategic plans for the growth and development of the program. The incumbent ensures that the WVPP PM is in full compliance with all VHA directives and other regulations. The incumbent is responsible for all Employee Threat Assessment Teams, Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior point of contact, WBRA and DBRS system liaison, Disruptive Behavior Committee quarterly reporting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.