Provides supervision to Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team members assigned to the Fargo VAHCS which may include Social Workers, Psychologists, and Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors. This vacancy will be filled by either a Supervisory Social Worker, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager), or a Psychology Program Manager.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Duties include, but are not limited to: Completes psychosocial assessments and medical record documentation including Clinical Reminders in accordance with Fargo VA Health Care System policies and guidelines.
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring assigned staff is knowledgeable regarding appropriate medical record documentation and documentation is completed in accordance with Fargo VA Health Care System policies and guidelines. Supervises outpatient social workers, psychologists, licensed mental health professional counselors, and other mental health professionals who are performing work at various GS levels.
Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques including competency assessments, performance appraisals and Scope of Practice. Provides informal feedback on a consistent basis to promote the professional development of assigned staff. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary.
Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Responsible for staffing/coverage in assigned areas. Incumbent provides patient care coverage when necessary to ensure that absences do not negatively impact patient care. Works to resolve informal complaints and grievances. Independently organizes work, sets priorities and meets multiple deadlines.
Incumbent is directly supervised by the ACOS Mental Health ICC regularly regarding overall management of assigned program areas and supports the strategic plan of the facility and VHA. Provides training supervision, demonstrating the ability to evaluate the practice skills of graduate Psychology interns and unlicensed psychologists. Responsible for Peer Review Process in assigned areas and within Mental Health.
Participates in all Mental Health Leadership meetings and fulfills Mental Health Leadership duties. Prepares Congressional Suspense and VISN Issue Briefs related to program assignments. Appropriately represents the Psychology Discipline/Mental Health ICC on assigned Committee responsibilities and works effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting. May cover the Mental Health leadership duties for brief periods.
Position requires routine travel between CBOC sites for meetings, program reviews, staff support, and operational assessments. 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 our EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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).
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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
KELSEY.ALBANESE@VA.GOV · (515) 699-5999 X22023
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $175164/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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