Psychology Program Manager (Inpatient Psychiatric Unit)

Quick Facts

• Role: Psychology Program Manager for a 30-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU)

• Work schedule: M–F, 8:00am–4:30pm

Description

Manage broad administrative and program management responsibilities for an acute inpatient psychiatric unit for Veterans with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders. Provide direct supervision and technical/professional accountability for unit leadership and night shift clinicians, and ensure effective therapeutic milieu, interdisciplinary interventions, and a safe environment of care. Lead evidence-based programming, safety protocols, accreditation compliance (Joint Commission), and measurement systems to maximize patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months

• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days (income-based)

• Federal retirement pension and 401(k) with up to 5% employer contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• Telework: Ad-hoc may be available based on service needs (not a virtual position)