Senior Psychologist - Program Manager

Job Opportunity: Senior Psychologist Program Manager

Position Overview:

The Central Arkansas VA Healthcare System is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Psychologist Program Manager to serve as the Executive Director of the VISN 16 South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC). This leadership position is responsible for all professional, management, and administrative aspects of the MIRECC, a complex program focused on mental health research, education, and clinical consultation. The role includes overseeing multiple funded research studies, education, and clinical projects.

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 

Telework: Eligible 1-2 days per pay period

Potential Salary Range: $164,875 - $214,333

Key Responsibilities:

·         Direct and manage all MIRECC activities, ensuring the program's success in research, education, and clinical consultation.

·         Lead a multidisciplinary team in conducting innovative mental health research.

·         Oversee the dissemination and publication of research findings.

·         Mentor early-career investigators, fostering the next generation of mental health researchers.

·         Collaborate with VA leadership and external stakeholders to advance the mission of the MIRECC.

·         Ensure compliance with all VA policies and guidelines.

Preferred Experience:

·         Extensive background in mental health research and clinical practice.

·         Proven track record of publishing and disseminating research results.

·         Significant experience in mentoring early-career investigators.

·         Strong leadership skills and experience managing complex programs.

Why Join the VA?

·         Opportunity to impact veteran mental health care through cutting-edge research and innovative programs.

·         Collaborative and supportive work environment.

·         Competitive salary and benefits package.

·         Work-life balance with telework options.

·         Discover the Heart of Arkansas in Little Rock, where rich history meets vibrant culture, creating an unforgettable experience for all who visit. Explore our thriving city nestled along the scenic Arkansas River and be captivated by our southern charm, diverse culinary scene, and endless opportunities for adventure. Little Rock: Where Every Moment Becomes a Memorable Story!

Apply today to be part of a team dedicated to advancing mental health care for veterans!

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

The Best Care and the Best Careers…The mission of the Veterans Healthcare System is to serve the needs of America's veterans by providing primary care, specialized care, and related medical and social support services. To accomplish this mission, the VA needs to be a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that provides excellence in health care value, excellence in service as defined by its customers, and excellence in education and research, and needs to be an organization characterized by exceptional accountability and by being an employer of choice.

The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS)… a flagship Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare provider, is one of the largest and busiest VA medical centers in the country. Its two hospitals, located in Little Rock and North Little Rock, anchor a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, ranging from disease prevention through primary care, to complex surgical procedures, to extended rehabilitative care. This System serves as a teaching facility for more than 1,500 students and residents enrolled in more than 65 educational programs; its principal affiliate is the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

What makes Little Rock a special place… the capital of Arkansas and a metropolitan statistical area with a population of 666,401. The 11-county Metro Little Rock Alliance (MLRA) population, representing a 50-mile radius surrounding Little Rock, has a population of 967,789. Residents within the MLRA live within an hour’s drive of Little Rock, where major industry sectors include the medical, service, government and advanced manufacturing industries. Little Rock got its name from the famed La Salle Expedition in 1682, when the party landed at “La Petite Roche” on the southern banks of the Arkansas River. It became the seat of Arkansas’ new territorial government in 1821 and was incorporated as a city in 1831. In 1836, Little Rock was named capital of the newly admitted State of Arkansas.

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