Psychology Program Manager (PTSD Domiciliary)

Quick Facts

• Role: Psychology Program Manager for a 20-bed PTSD Domiciliary (DOM PTSD)

Description

This position serves as the Program Manager for a specialized residential PTSD domiciliary program for Veterans with PTSD related to military service. The role oversees planning, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and control of all PTSD RRTP operations to ensure safe and effective delivery of rehabilitation and treatment services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, monitor, evaluate, and control all PTSD RRTP operations
• Manage clinical and administrative operations for safe, efficient, and effective rehabilitation and treatment services
• Develop and implement PTSD RRTP policies in coordination with internal VA programs
• Write daily operating procedures, including hazardous item detection and safe medication management
• Complete mandated reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and accreditation requirements
• Serve as accountable officer for the PTSD RRTP fund control point; prepare budget estimates for procurement of supplies, equipment, and personal services
• Use cost-conscious strategies and continuous improvement to substantially reduce operating costs without impairing overall operation
• Write grant proposals to fund staff positions and enhance residential services
• Ensure effective collaboration and integration of rehabilitation services
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, VACO, and all applicable standards; direct and oversee staff compliance activities
• Establish and communicate program emphasis, operating policy, and treatment philosophy across operational entities within VA and the community
• Delegate tasks to subordinate treatment team members and ensure compliance with program policy manuals and directives
• Develop staff position descriptions and functional statements
• Conduct hiring (recruitment, selection, orientation) with professional discipline leaders
• Coordinate vocational rehabilitation and employment services
• Develop partnerships with Department of Defense and community providers; design processes for seamless care transitions
• Develop admissions procedures to maximize rapid access; provide administrative and clinical supervision, performance standards, leave approval, and performance appraisals/promotions for a multidisciplinary staff

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (13–26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays)
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy (eligibility and limits apply)
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
• Telework: authorized ad-hoc per agency policy
• On-site (not virtual)