Total 12 job vacancies by Veterans Health Administration

This position is located in the Mental Health Care Line, VA Hudson Valley Health Care System. The VA Hudson Valley Health Care System offers a full range of acute and chronic care services for Veterans residing in six adjacent counties, including, Dutchess, Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, and Sullivan serving over 400,000 Veterans. Services include, but are not limited to medicine, surgery, psychiatry, rehabilitative medicine, long term care, women's health, blind rehabilitation, mental health, substance abuse, PTSD, and services for the seriously mental ill and nursing home care. There are numerous specialty clinics and laboratories.

The incumbent is the Program Manager - Substance Abuse (SA) Dom, Montrose Campus. In the role of Program Manager - SA Dom the incumbent will provide high quality Psychological clinical treatment, assessment, education, research services and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers and/or agencies as needed by the client.

The Program Manager will be responsible for the clinical structure of the SA Dom and the work provided by other multidisciplinary staff, either reporting to her/him or discipline specific supervisors. The incumbent is responsible for program structure, evaluation of programing, staff supervision and performance evaluations and the overall daily structure and functioning of the unit. The incumbent is also responsible for directing the training of our APA Psychology Internship Training Program.

The Program Manager - SA Dom provides full range of oversight of the day to day operation of the 30-bed SA Dom unit of the larger Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program - three bed sections. All work done within the SA Dom is under the Program Manager's oversight; Program Manager is responsible for some of the staff and their performance and is the task supervisor for those who have professional specific supervisors, for example but not limited to Nursing. The Program Manager is responsible for the safety, structure for the unit. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring all work necessary to ensure that the unit meets the standards for the VA, Joint Commission, CARF and any other regulatory oversight.

Clinical Responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Diagnoses mental disorders, particularly SA, and conducts psychological and/or cognitive function assessments and neuropsychological screenings.
• Treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, particularly SA, and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders.
• Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.

• Assigned supervisory responsibility (currently 4.5FTE psychologists and 4.0FTE psychology interns) by the Chief of Psychology for subordinates (psychologists, psychology/mental health technicians, clerical staff, and trainees) and assists the Chief of Psychology in responsibility for professional, management, and administrative aspects of Psychology Service within Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Services. This includes approval of leave, ensuring coverage of clinical services, personnel actions, performance appraisal standards and evaluations, clinical assignments, management of psychological clinical programs and services, etc.

The RN Patient Safety Manager, as a member of Quality Management (QM) Service, is responsible to:-Promote a culture of learning, prevention, and collaboration in which an environment of patient safety and high-quality care flourish.-Provide guidance and support in assessing, coordinating, educating, consulting and communicating patient safety strategies to others in the organization.-Collaborate in the creation, review, and refinement of the scope of the Patient Safety program within the facility on a continuous basis.-Identify, communicate, and facilitate change within the organization to improve patient safety based on identified risks.-Act to support the organization by fostering a culture of continuous improvement that will sustain there porting and reduction of medical/health care errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes.-Travel between two campuses and VA Clinics as needed The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Chief, Quality Management, or designee, who provides the administrative supervision and general instruction, plans, and assigns work, assigns time schedules, approves leave, and completes performance evaluation. Incumbent is responsible for being self-directed in the delivery of patient care under moderate to close supervision and instruction.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
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)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and
supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence based cutting-edge programs/processes.

The NM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

The NM contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and
mission.

The NM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.

The NM contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility. This position may require additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience: 2-5 years of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience and 2-3 years of progressive MICU/SICU nursing leadership experience in a level 1 facility.
Preferred Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Note: This position is not approved for telework and staff is required to be on onsite in the clinical area of assignment. This position supports all 3 campuses and may require rotation as needed.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
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)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, Full-Time
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized

Functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and creating innovative process improvement initiatives.


VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
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)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: 7:30 - 4:00 pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

• The position is a working leader for housekeeping operations throughout the VA Medical Center(s).
• The position leads Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned.
• The position leads three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized and sanitary condition.
• The position is guided by EMS and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations and verbal instructions from EMS Management.
• The leader communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned.
• The position coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion.
• This position sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage is cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met.
• The Housekeeping Aid Leader engages with all employees to provide purpose, direction and motivation in accomplishing all tasks, while training the employee in proper procedures and techniques to meet or exceed desired outcomes of workload and safety.
• This position reports progress of employees to the Supervisor and makes recommendations as necessary, on all matters to include the progress of work, any infractions of policies and procedures, and assures all safety compliance. As a working leader, the position also performs the full range of housekeeping duties.
• The employee may clean areas to include, but not limited to horizontal and vertical surfaces in: outpatient surgery, outpatient clinics, central sterile, clean rooms, patient areas, laboratory, pharmacy, offices, support and patient areas, isolation rooms, storage rooms, corridors, stairwells, toilet rooms, shower rooms, and all other Medical center areas as required.
• The position is required to use proper procedures in dust mopping, damp mopping, emptying waste receptacles, emptying and replacing medical waste receptacle, washing walls, cleaning light fixtures, and surfaces as necessary, refilling toilet tissue, paper towels and soap dispensers.
• The position makes beds and turns mattresses.
• May be required to take the lead in textile distribution and inventory management, uniform management and Patient Assistance Program; provides on-the-job training to all employees assigned. Identifies and recommends to the Supervisor employees that need remedial training based on observations made in the work site.
• May be required to move furniture and set up conference rooms for meetings, trainings or other events.
• Additionally, the position scrubs, strips, refinishes, and polishes floors by using hand operated and industrial equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The position is a working leader for housekeeping operations throughout the VA Medical Center(s).
• The position leads Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned.
• The position leads three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized and sanitary condition.
• The position is guided by EMS and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations and verbal instructions from EMS Management. The leader communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned.
• The position coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion.
• This position sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage is cleaning supplies and equipment. Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met.
• This position is responsible for training the employee in proper procedures and techniques to meet or exceed desired outcomes of workload and safety.
• This position reports progress of employees to the Supervisor and makes recommendations as necessary, on all matters to include the progress of work, any infractions of policies and procedures, and assures all safety compliance.
• As a working leader, the position also performs the full range of housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned

• Comprehensive knowledge of, and/or the ability to quickly learn and apply the broad range of administrative laws, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to the supervision of the environmental management program. This includes the knowledge of the VISN, facility and department goals and objectives, key programs, Bargaining Unit Master Agreement, disciplinary actions and other requirements needed to maintain an orderly, clean and sanitized environment. Knowledge and experience with all organizational elements of EMS. Knowledge of employee and union contract relations, disciplinary actions, missions, organizations, programs and requirements of healthcare delivery systems.
• Extensive knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the day-to-day operations of housekeeping within a healthcare setting and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve unique problems arising in the VHA healthcare delivery systems.
• Broad knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of EMS service to maintain a clean, sanitized and safe environment for all stakeholders within our local facility per higher echelon evaluations and infection control procedures.
• Assists in planning, developing and implementing comprehensive plans to meet and/or exceed EMS-related customer needs in compliance with local policies, OSHA, The Joint Commission, Infection Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), VA and Environmental Program Service (EPS).
• Knowledge and experience in communicating, educating, training, facilitating nd maintaining cohesive and functional cross-disciplinary teams to support all stakeholders. Skilled in planning, organizing and directing housekeeping and linen work teams to accomplish EMS requirements.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Leads a crew to accomplish assigned projects and daily operational functions;
• Ensures awareness of trade techniques and practices;
• Demonstrates proper work methods and works along with others;
• Provides staff with daily tasks and follows up to confirm completion;
• Checks work while in progress and when finished;
• Discusses with supervisor the training requirements, problems and other issues;
• Assists in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock;
• Advises workers on guidelines or special instruction to meet deadlines;
• Consolidates materials to provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials;
• Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials;
• Serves as a senior member of the warehouse project team when involved with special projects;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Leading projects from initiation to completion and presenting the results to senior leadership throughout the Medical Center.
• Compiling all the necessary documentation and information by organizing a project management team.
• Working closely with the Service Chief and others in implementing and evaluating policies, plans, and internal operational systems.
• Managing and coordinating all online communication tools such as internal SharePoint websites and other related informational tools, all done in consultation with communication specialists.
• Coordinating events hosted by officials, with assistance from continuing educational staff and initiatives when warranted.
• Working with various boards to coordinate regular committee meetings, ensuring all event management steps are completed.
• Performing audits and special studies to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources, measuring results, and reporting findings.
• Performing the full range of personnel management and administration for an organization with varied functions and activities.
• Acting as the liaison with the human resources office concerning personnel-related matters.
• Provides orientation for new staff.
• Processing new employees by requesting necessary equipment government issues laptop, cellphone, PIV card, and assure that all program access is complete.
• Providing budget and financial management for WHP and all its programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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The VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System (VAFLHS) Supervisory Social Work (SW) Homeless Program Manager is a fulltime clinical position within an integrated multi-facility healthcare system. The Homeless Manager promotes a High Reliability Organization (HRO) and manages the daily operation of multiple assigned Specialty Mental Health Programs across a continuum of care.

• The Program Manager provides administrative oversight of the program to include planning, establishing, and implementing policies and procedures, developing program goals and objectives, and monitoring, operating, and evaluating the functioning of the program.
• Oversees the daily operation of the programs, develop policies and procedures for program operation, and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.
• They are responsible for, or contribute to the program's budget, developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice, standards and guidelines on documentation, workload, data entry, ethical practice, and service delivery.
• Provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. Develops and implements methods for measuring effectiveness of the assigned programs utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services. The Social Worker is able to demonstrate the ability to design changes based on empirical findings.
• Responsible for clinical programming, prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.
• Provide leadership, supervision, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for a minimum of 25 staff members across the healthcare system.
• Initiates and conduct a variety of program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports, including productivity assessments.
• The incumbent is responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action for the area under his/her supervision in the following:
  • (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants;
  • (2) fair treatment of all employees;
  • (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements;
  • (4) career development of employees; and
  • (5) full utilization of their skills.
• Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary.
• Educating the community on VA health care services and benefits, increasing enrollment, and improving patient care coordination. The Program Manager may initiate outreach opportunities to engage in collaborative partnerships with other federal, state, and local agencies and departments.
• Developing and maintaining effective partnerships throughout the facility and satellite clinics, including Primary Care, Veteran Readjustment Centers, Specialty Care Clinics, Facility Patient Advocates, VBA, PVA, and the Business Office to ensure access and a unified approach for providing continuity of care.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications.
• Reviews and approves or disapproves leave and premium pay requests. S/he assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations.
• Other Duties as assigned.

This position is multidisciplinary and maybe filled as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist or a Social Worker at the Program Manager/Coordinator level.

Serves as a Marriage & Family Therapist Program Manager, RCS Vet Center Director (VCD) and is responsible for the professional and administrative supervision and oversight of all readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals and follow-up care coordination services provided to eligible individuals within the designated Vet Center Service Area (VSA).

• VCD is responsible for the professional & administrative supervision and oversight of all readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals, and follow-up care coordination services provided to eligible individuals within the designated Vet Center Service Area (VSA).
• Oversees the fiscal, contractual, and operational obligations of the community-based Vet Center
• Leads coordination and briefing during meetings with Congressional representatives and their staff
• Assumes the Lead role in planning, establishing, and implementing Vet Center policies and procedures, developing staff goals and objectives, as well as monitoring, coordinating, and evaluating the work of all Vet Center Staff, including Hybrid Title 38 Mental Health Professionals recognized as licensed independent practitioners, Title 5 Readjustment Counselors, outreach workers, and program support assistants.
• Provides direct readjustment counseling services within and outside of the Vet Center to include Face-to-face and virtual services based on client preference
• Collaborates with divergent multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive client care
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is multidisciplinary and maybe filled as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, or a Social Worker at the Program Manager/Coordinator level.

Serves as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Program Manager, RCS Vet Center Director (VCD) and is responsible for the professional and administrative supervision and oversight of all readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals and follow-up care coordination services provided to eligible individuals within the designated Vet Center Service Area (VSA).

• The VCD supervises both professional and nonprofessional staff including multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals of various performance levels who work in multiple locations (Vet Centers, Vet Center Outstations and Community Access Points) and in communities distant from the Vet Center through planned outreach, often in conjunction with a Mobile Vet Center
• Administrative and outreach staff service functions are also the responsibility of the VCD
• The LPMHC Program Manager VCD oversees the fiscal, contractual, and operational obligations of the community-based Vet Center
• Leads the coordination and briefing during meetings with Congressional representatives and their staff
• VCD takes the lead in planning, establishing and implementing Vet Center policies and procedures, developing staff goals and objectives, monitoring, coordinating and evaluating the work of all Vet Center staff, including social workers, other Hybrid Title 38 Mental Health professionals, Title 5 Readjustment counselors, outreach workers and office Managers
• Provides direct readjustment counseling services within and outside of the Vet Center to include in-person and virtual services
• Perform other duties as assigned