<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.</p> <p>Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Development of short and long- range goals and objectives consistent with the health care system strategic plans, development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure provision of high-quality, cost-effective mental health services and management of administrative and programmatic resources. </li><li>Develops clear and comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures for programs assigned to the mental health supervisor, ensuring staff follow the procedures and all relevant VA directives and guidelines. </li><li>Responsible for ensuring initiation and completion of Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) reviews for employees assigned to the incumbent's areas of responsibility. </li><li>Responsible for effectively managing and supervising program resources including staff, funds, space and equipment-utilized in the development and direction of the mental health services, consultations, research, and training provided the Veterans and staff of the medical center. </li><li>Responsible for: approval/disapproval of leave and various Human Resources actions, setting employee performance standards and evaluating work performance; establishing procedures for reviewing written materials and interviewing candidates for vacant positions and making selections; counseling and/or administering corrective actions within the delegated authority; hearing and resolving employee complaints/grievances; providing or arranging for needed training, dealing effectively with matters pertaining to the labor-management agreement; and informing employees about policies, procedures, and practices of management as they relate to programs. </li><li>Provides all services in scope of practice, which include assessment, diagnosis, individual/group therapy, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment/safety planning, consultation for other professional staff, and assumes professional responsibility for clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. </li><li>Ensures all clinical activities, including documentation, comply with VA and medical center policies and procedures. </li><li>Provides clinical consultation on complex, difficult cases, using advanced practice skills and expertise. </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm</p> <p>Telework: ADHOC</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #: 51093-F</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified Applicants</p> <p>EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact visn9hredrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p>