Psychology Program Manager - Suicide Prevention

Summary The psychologist functions as the Program Manager of the Suicide Prevention Program, a key clinical program that serves Veterans at risk of suicide across the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System. The Program Manager oversees all administrative and clinical aspects of the program and has broad program management responsibilities for a team of advanced practice providers who support suicide prevention efforts across the health care system and state Veteran service organizations in the community. Responsibilities VA Careers - Psychologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Program Management Responsibilities Provides broad program management responsibilities of a clinical care team, including leadership in the development, implementation, evaluation, and oversight of a program responsible for highly complex clinical care of Veterans across sites and programs with in VACOHCS. Responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of operational policies and procedures for the treatment team, with the approval of the affiliated Program Director and/or Service Line Leader. Supervisory Responsibilities The Program Manager provides administrative and clinical supervision of direct reports, clinical trainees, and manages program support staff. The Program Manager is the first line supervising authority (i.e., rater) for 9.0 FTE which include 7.0 GS-12 LISWs, 1.0 Peer Support Specialist and 1.0 FTE Program Support Assistant. This psychologist has substantial administrative/managerial, supervisory and training responsibilities. Responsibilities include development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures; oversight of administrative and programmatic resources; and monitoring of outcomes using a data-driven quality assurance process. Clinical Responsibilities Psychologist Program Manager has the responsibility to ensure the highest quality of mental health services and support are provided to high-risk veterans across VACOHCS. Demonstrates expertise in using and teaching others about contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for these disorders. Manages High Risk for Suicide Flag Surveillance Program to ensures VACOHCS provides requisite enhanced care and follow-up of Veterans placed on high-risk flag. Develops, implements, and documentation for Suicide Risk such as: Suicide Behavior Overdose Reports, High Risk Flag reviews/determinations, suicide death reporting, behavioral health autopsies, welfare check notes, and Veterans Crisis Line consults. Education and Training Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychology trainees (interns and/or postdoctoral fellows) assigned to the primary work setting. Provides clinical supervision and/or training for medical residents, medical students, social work interns, or other trainees not enrolled in a psychology training program. Provides education and outreach of Suicide Prevention best practices to VHA teams/programs across VACOHCS, VISN10, and local community partners. Represents the mental health service and VACOHCS healthcare system at appropriate local, regional, and/or national meetings and educational conferences. Research The Program Manager oversees ongoing program evaluation and quality improvement practices within the SPP. This may include clinical and functional measures to ascertain both baseline, outcome, and follow up on Veterans involved in the program. Holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Colorado-Denver. Conducts formal research, including grant development, research protocol development, institutional review board submission, management of data collection, evaluation of results, and dissemination of results through presentations at scientific meetings and publications. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available (Ad Hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93612-O Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-05-11