Psychological Health Clin SME10380001KD: Psychological Health Clin SME
Work Location Texas
Position Schedule Regular, Full Time
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CHENEGA GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC
Company Job Title: Psychological Health Clinical Subject Matter Expert
Chenega Job Title: Research Psychologist
Clearance: Not Applicable
Location: Great Plains Regional Medical Command (Fort Sam Houston, TX)
Reports To: VP, Healthcare Operations
FLSA Status: Regular, Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
Prepared Date: 08/02/2010
Approved Date: 08/02/2010
Summary
The Psychological Health Care Clinical SME shall be responsible for providing consultative assistance for all aspects of psychological and behavioral Healthcare, TBI, Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention, reviewing BH/TBI policies, programs and practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position
1. Provide assistance and recommendation in the operational and strategic planning of health care delivery, organizing, resourcing and coordinating the operations of BH/TBI clinical services. Responsibilities include technical assistance in developing policies and practices for clinic operations, assist Chief of Managed Care, GPRMC with program development and implementation, conduct systematic internal review for all PH/TBI related activities. Assist with the preparation, submission and evaluation of the execution of the annual BH/TBI budget.
2. Provide assistance and recommendations for maximizing access to BH/TBI care for ADSM, ADFM, Retirees and other beneficiaries. Optimize BH provider productivity, time in clinic and throughput of beneficiaries. Communicate directly with BH/TBI providers to address issues related to developing treatment plans, coding and documenting care, clinic operation times.
3. Evaluates the impact of BH/TVI processes/policies on patient satisfaction, clinic throughput, and network adequacy. Develop metrics/measures that can be used to monitor / measure / track trends / patterns related to the effectiveness and cost benefit of new and existing policies and programs.
4. Provide assistance and recommendations for development, promotion and understanding of the behavioral health project mission and for creating an atmosphere conducive to high quality patient care.
5. Provide technical assistance with programs and policies regarding Behavioral/Psychological Health (BH/PH) as practiced within the clinical setting and in support of the Wounded Warrior initiatives.
6. Provide technical assistance with organizing, directing and facilitating independent multi-disciplinary teams composed of medical, administrative and leadership professionals to develop programs, plans and strategies regarding the delivery of behavioral/psychological health to Solider and other beneficiaries.
7. Work independently; manage complex planning and implementation schedules.
8. Provide assistance and recommendation with the preparation, coordinate, track and adjust multi-year budgets for personnel, facilities, equipment and supplies.
9. In coordination with higher headquarter (OTSG, MEDCOM, TMA, TROs and a variety of prepotency offices, provide technical and consultative assistance with the development of policies and procedures for operationalizing the various initiatives related to the delivery of Behavioral/Psychological Health services within the Great Plains Regional Medical Command.
10. Provide technical assistance with strategic planning, organizing, resourcing and coordinating the operations of BY/PH clinical services across the GPRMC. Will provide technical assistance in developing policies and implementation, and systematic internal review for all project activities. Specific program involvement include: the Army's RESPECT-MIL (a program directed by the Army Surgeon General (TSG) to provide primary-care based screening assessment, treatment, and referral of Army Soldiers with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)), all facets of Resiliency Training, Automated Neurological Assessment Metrics (ANAM), Pre/Post Deployment Health Assessments, Suicide Prevention, Behavioral Health Case Management, and other studies and analysis necessary to plan for the delivery of BH/PH for Soldiers and beneficiaries.
11. Coordinate with other BH/PH subject matter experts and specialty providers outside of GPRMC, to include providers in other Regional Medical Commands (RMCs) and/or Department of Veterans Affairs (DBA) partners, and/or TRICARE partners.
12. Provide technical assistance in the day-to-day management of overall contract support operations, possibly involving multiple projects and groups of personnel at multiple locations.
13. Other duties as assigned
Supervision
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
1. PhD in Psychology or Licensed Clinical Social Work.
2. Training and extensive experience in developing policy/guidance for Psychological Health, Traumatic Brain Injury, Suicide Prevention and Substance Abuse and other Health Care delivery programs. Experience working in a DOD setting with Active Duty Service Members, their dependents and retirees.
3. Experience working in DoD medical treatment environment requiring contact with ADSMs, ADFMs and retirees. Experience working at a headquarters or policy development of plans, budgets and guidance associated with implementing complex BH delivery plans.
4. Position requires interpersonal skills, as well as excellent demonstrable written and oral communication skills.
Computer Skills
Excellent computer skills relative to all Microsoft Office programs, notably Excel and Access.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Clearance:
Must possess a combination of professional education, clinical experience and management experience to provide a full range of BH/TBI clinical oversight, provide assistance and recommendation with policy development, program management and subject matter expertise for the delivery of the full range of BH/TBI services provided within an Army Medical Treatment Facilities.
Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.
During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
Chenega Corporation is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
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