This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your 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 complete review of the EDRP application.
NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. NOTE: Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position functions as the program manager responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing administrative and clinical management of all components of the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) across Northern Arizona. The primary responsibilities are to develop and manage programming for these programs which provide integrated psychosocial outpatient treatment services to Veterans with addictive and co-occurring disorders who are determined to be at high risk to relapse or who need a step-down from a more intensive level of care. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the development, organization, and implementation of the SUD and IOP programs as well as direction, coordination, and management of psychotherapeutic components of the various programs and clinics. Responsible for ensuring all necessary program elements, activities, and therapies are managed on a day-to-day basis. Conducts program planning, develops necessary policies and procedures, sets program goals and objectives for substance use disorder programs as a part of the leadership team. Responsible for program staff meetings and interdisciplinary treatment planning sessions with appropriate program staff. Regularly appraises the SUD program and makes recommendations related to the program's scope and direction and actively participates in decisions impacting substance use disorder programs. Formulates and directs the implementation of internal performance improvement programs that objectively monitor major aspects of care provided and implements program changes based on performance improvement data. Collaborates with Mental Health leadership to identify training and development needs of the substance abuse clinicians to maintain appropriate levels of clinical competence. Plans staff development programs and takes responsibility for providing opportunities for staff to update clinical skills or acquire new knowledge in contemporary treatment modalities. Additional duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to highly qualified candidates EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, 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: Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Bargaining Unit: Yes 30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty. What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
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