Organizational Development Psychologist - Salem, Virginia

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Salem VA Medical Center is seeking an Organizational Development Psychologist to serve our veterans in Southwest Virginia.

This position is assigned to the Organizational Development and Employee Engagement Service (ODEES) at the Southwest Virginia VA Health Care System (SVAHCS) and reports directly to the Chief, Organizational Development and Employee Experience service.
Duties include but not limited to:

Develop, implement, train, maintain, and improve of a wide range of employee programs and initiatives ensuring the alignment of people, processes, systems and rewards.Provide educational and coaching services to Service Chiefs, supervisors, workgroups, and individual employees at SVHCS. As such, work hours may vary to include coverage of all shifts (days, evenings, nights, and weekends).Develop, implement, apply, and evaluate systems in the areas of leadership development, work climate, learning, employee development, employee recognition, and workplace assessment.Consultation, task facilitation, action inquiry, coaching, mentoring, conflict resolution, team building and management consultation to both the clinical and administrative units of SVAHCS directed at improving organizational culture, performance, and health.The incumbent works in the areas of cultural transformation, report and statistical interpretation, communications strategy and planning, instructional systems design and implementation, program evaluation, and training and development.Partners successfully with Service Chiefs, supervisors, workgroups, and individual employees to accelerate implementation of change, build leadership talent designed to fuel future growth, enhance organizational performance, and accelerate learning across the organization.Assessment services to the organization and to employees including knowledge of psychometry, 360-degree assessment, organizational culture, simulations, coaching and mentoring, training and evaluation and the implementation of individual development plans.Researches and/or analyzes organizational problems based on psychological theory or program requirements. The incumbent provides expert analysis and advice on complex program issues.Undertakes or participates in special projects, ongoing analyses, investigations and initiatives. This may involve producing complex analyses and written reports, organizing and facilitating special committees/workshops/other gatherings, and initiating program reviews.Responsible for developing project plans, establishing measurement methods, monitoring progress and evaluating results.Provides meaningful interventions with staff and groups in distress and provide senior leadership with suggestions about cultural change initiatives, such as coaching skills, which may result in improvements in employee work settings.Researches employee engagement, employee experience, and psychological safety measures and analyzes factors that contribute to both higher and lower outcomes in order to support ongoing development of best practices and implementation of those best practices.Skill in effectively communicating complex technical material or complex issues that may have controversial findings, or both, using language appropriate to specialists and/or non-specialists, facilitating the formulation of a decision.strong, action-oriented individual who can partner successfully with Service Chiefs, supervisors, workgroups, and individual employees to accelerate strategy implementation and change to build leadership talent and fuel future growth, promote excellent customer service skills and strategies, and enhance organizational performance and serve as an assistant in accelerating learning across the organization.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date. 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. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:30pm
Telework: AD-HOC
Virtual: This is not virtual position.
EDRP Authorized: Yes
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The VA Salem Healthcare System provides you with outstanding health care, trains America’s future health care providers, and conducts important medical research.

Health care and services

We provide you with health care services at 6 locations in southwestern Virginia: our Salem VA Medical Center and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Danville, Lynchburg, Staunton, Tazewell, and Wytheville, Virginia. To learn more about the services each location offers, visit the VA Salem health services page.

The VA Salem Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the Mid-Atlantic Region. We’re an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 (VISN 6), which includes medical centers in North Carolina (Asheville, Durham, Fayetteville, and Salisbury) and Virginia (Hampton, Richmond, and Salem), and dozens of other health care facilities.

Research and development

We conduct research to discover knowledge, develop VA scientists and health care leaders, and create innovations that advance health care for Veterans and the nation. We offer Veterans the opportunity to participate in and benefit from our work. Our goal is to use research to promote better health and health care for all.

Teaching and learning

As a teaching hospital, Salem VA Medical Center provides a full range of services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. Our medical center has 3 active medical school affiliations with the University of Virginia School of Medicine, the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. We offer residency training in many major medical, mental health, and subspecialties. We also provide associated health training in psychology, optometry, social work, dietetics, and pharmacy. Overall, we have more than 80 affiliations with colleges and universities. We’re proud of our partnerships with top institutions and organizations that support the educational mission of the VA.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Salem VAMC is a hidden gem nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in the Greater Roanoke area, known as a hospitable city that is watched over by the iconic neon Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain. With its outstanding quality of life, stunning natural beauty, and wide variety of activities, the region has been named one of the 10 Most Scenic East Coast Cities, Best Places to Live in Virginia, and Best Places to Raise Kids. With excellent schools for children, exquisite cuisine, and major universities nearby, the Roanoke area is an academic engine for all of Southwest Virginia! Visit the Salem - Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Page to see why this is the place to live, work and play!