Psychology Program Manager

VA Careers - Psychologist

The Program Manager provides direction for BHIP teams made up of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and other mental health professionals. The position is responsible for developing program goals, establishing and refining workflows, and ensuring services meet clinical expectations, accreditation requirements, and national initiatives. This position requires advanced mental health knowledge, strong leadership skills, and experience in managing complex behavioral health programs. The Program Manager operates with considerable independence and serves as a primary advisor to Mental Health leadership on program operations, compliance, and future planning.

The Psychology Program Manager provides administrative oversight for daily BHIP and Neuropsychology operations and ensures that clinical services are organized, efficient, and consistent with VA standards. The incumbent evaluates workflow and workload patterns, identifies operational issues, and implements adjustments to support effective team functioning. The Program Manager offers guidance on processes, assists staff in resolving operational barriers, and maintains clear communication across interdisciplinary team members.

The role includes reviewing program data, coordinating improvements, and ensuring that procedures remain current with changes in staffing, demand, or policy. The incumbent represents BHIP and Neuropsychology in operational planning within Mental Health and collaborates with other service areas on shared processes, resource needs, and system-wide initiatives. The position exercises independent judgment in managing clinical operations and contributes to decisions that affect service delivery and program performance.

The Psychology Program Manager carries out clinical duties for approximately half of their time, providing direct assessment, treatment, and care coordination services to Veterans. The incumbent delivers evidence-based interventions within their scope of practice, conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments, and develops individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. Clinical responsibilities include managing a caseload appropriate for a GS-14 advanced psychologist, offering individual and group interventions, and ensuring continuity of care for Veterans with complex mental health needs.

The Program Manager participates in case consultations, provides clinical guidance as appropriate, and maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with VA standards. The incumbent ensures clinical care aligns with BHIP practice models and contributes to meeting access needs within the program. This includes responding to urgent clinical situations, supporting coverage needs when staffing changes occur, and participating in team-based care activities required to sustain consistent, high-quality clinical services.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized