Psychologist (Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator)

Summary

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.

Duties

• VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator (IPVAP-C) is a Psychologist Program Coordinator whose primary responsibilities are to provide clinical evidence based services including - assessments and interventions
• program development
• Veteran - family - Caregiver and staff education on domestic violence and intimate partner violence
• community outreach
• resource development
• continuous quality improvement activities
• and evaluation/consultation
• The incumbent is based in the medical center and/or facility in order to support real time - in person - response to referrals
• In addition - the incumbent must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local - state and federal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations
• Duties and Functions: The Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator develops and implements the Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program specific to his/her area of assignment and insures compliance and collaboration with local facility and the VA Central Office Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program initiatives
• The incumbent administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to Veterans - families - Caregivers and VA employees impacted by intimate partner violence
• Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits - referrals - demographics - equipment utilization and Veteran satisfaction
• Develops implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services
• The incumbent participates in direct Veteran - family - Caregiver - and VA employee contacts to identify and assess risk - safety - supports and the development and application of directed clinical treatment interventions
• Advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center on intimate partner violence (IPV) issues
• Creates educational tools - develops programs and implements training focused on specific IPV needs/issues
• Provides education and in-service training to VAMC employees - Veterans - families and Caregivers
• Provides ongoing consultation and support to colleagues regarding IPV assistance
• Distributes educational materials provided by VA - local - state and national DV/IPV organizations
• The incumbent serves as the major consultant for information on negotiating the complex processes Veterans - their families - Caregivers and VA employees encounter when interacting with government and community agencies
• As a Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator - the incumbent stays abreast of current federal and state legislation directed at Veterans - their family members - caregiver and/or VA employees who experience and/or use IPV
• The incumbent will maintain a knowledge base of current theory and treatment modalities by reading professional journals - attending conferences - clinic seminars and teleconferences - and materials distributed through VA and private sector sources
• The incumbent will collaborate with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) - Mental Health and Geriatric Primary Care clinicians to provide Veteran and staff education on domestic violence/intimate partner violence
• Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM to 4:30PM Compressed/Flexible: Available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@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 Agreements only Virtual: This is not a virtual position.