Psychology Program Manager - Recovery Services

Division Director Of Recovery Services

As the Division Director of Recovery Services, the incumbent has clinical, technical, professional, supervisory, and administrative responsibility for all aspects of the SUD division in the Behavioral Health Service. Recovery Services is made up of multiple programs which include Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Low intensity Rehabilitation and Aftercare, Ambulatory Detoxification, On-site Suboxone (buprenorphine) services, and Dual Diagnosis Treatment. The incumbent interprets policies, procedures, directives, and information letters from VA Central Office, the VISN, and local facility leadership in order to assure adherence by Recovery Services staff. The incumbent develops and maintains policies and procedures concerning patient care, specifying program and service operation, and evaluating such programs and services as necessary. Provides public relations and community education regarding the VA, and responsible programs and services to various social, medical, mental health, legal and housing and welfare organizations. The incumbent represents the VA at meetings with stakeholders, community partners and other agencies, and collaborates to form partnerships and develop alternatives and improvements to the current system of program and service delivery. The incumbent manages and coordinates day to day operations, administrative tasks, clinical staff, and quality improvement meetings and activities. The incumbent oversees the practice, qualifications, competencies and ethical standards of the staff and the treatment provided. The incumbent oversees the provision of services to all Recovery Services programs. Incumbent reviews workload, productivity, utilization, and cost data for staff, programs and services, and such data is communicated to the staff for program and service assessment, implementation and evaluation. The incumbent carries full administrative responsibility and consults closely with local discipline leadership regarding clinical issues. The incumbent must know and understand a wide range of clinical concepts, administrative principles, and management practices, and must possess skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex situations. The incumbent must have knowledge of VA administrative procedures relative to personnel actions, control point and fiscal management, veteran eligibility and benefits, and community resources. The incumbent serves as Control Point Official for funds related to Recovery Services.