Psychologist ( Program Manager)

Overview 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. Qualifications Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. Non‑citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 – section A – paragraph 3.g – this part. Education (1): Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) – the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) – or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. For the purpose of meeting this requirement – the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills. Currently APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology – or combinations of two or more of those areas. PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science. CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, clinical neuropsychology – and school psychology. There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist. Therefore an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment. Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA – there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and – in addition – successfully complete a re‑specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re‑specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re‑specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program. AND (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re‑specialization program – which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship. [Psychologists who have successfully completed a re‑specialization program as described above and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the educational requirements of these qualification standards OR (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally‑accredited institution – with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. AND (4) Internships (a) Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. OR (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement – provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR (c) VHA facilities that offered full‑time – one‑year pre‑doctoral internships prior to PL 96‑151 (pre‑1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement. OR (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. Licensure: Hold a full – current – and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State – Territory – or Commonwealth of the United States – or the District of Columbia. Board Certification and Loss of Credential (1) Board Certification: Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. The board certificate must be current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education and physical requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 English Language Proficiency. Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 – Part II – Chapter 3 – section A – paragraph 3j. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Psychology Program Manager – GS‑14 Experience: At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist – with at least one year equivalent to the GS‑13 grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge – Skills – and Abilities: In addition to the experience above – the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

1. Ability to organize work – set priorities – delegate tasks – and meet multiple deadlines.
2. Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence‑based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools.
3. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups.
4. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives.
5. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well‑coordinated and controlled work operations.
6. Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards.
7. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program.

(c) Assignment: For all assignments above the full performance level – the higher‑level duties must consist of significant scope – complexity (difficulty) – and variety – and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Psychologist program managers have broad program management responsibilities for a specific program or programs that are designed to deliver specialized – complex – highly professional services that are important program components of the facility and that significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans. Programs include but are not limited to addiction, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mental health intensive case management (MHICM), mental health compensation and pension examination (C&P) programs – Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers – inpatient mental health – residential rehabilitation – domiciliary – palliative care – neuropsychology – and internship and postdoctoral fellowship training programs. Management of an off‑campus site and psychology program oversight and coordination throughout the facility and its affiliated clinics as a psychology executive – typically at lower complexity facilities. Decisions made by the Program Manager affect staff and other resources associated with the programs managed and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. Preferred Experience: Have strong organizational skills – supervising psychology trainees – and managing APA approved training programs. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit The position is above full performance level. Duties VA Careers – Psychologist: Internship Training Director has direct or indirect (through subordinate supervision) administrative and professional supervision of subordinates (6 psychology interns). Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychology trainees (interns and/or postdoctoral fellows) assigned to the primary work setting. Regularly monitors and evaluates training program performance using objective – data‑driven outcome measures (e.g. trainee evaluations, supervisor evaluations, program evaluations, exit interviews, didactic feedback forms) – as well as verbal feedback from staff and trainees. Analyzes outcome data and generates reports. Effectively identifies and addresses weaknesses and problems. Develops and implements quality and performance improvement plans as needed. Serves on a Psychology Service Committee concerned with oversight of the training program. Holds a faculty appointment at Oregon Health & Science University or other affiliated university that requires accomplishments in clinical supervision – training – and education (clinical or clinician‑teacher faculty appointment). Carries ultimate responsibility for internship training program being compliant with applicable local and national regulations – policies – and standards. Seeks and maintains American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation for the psychology internship training programs. Prepares accreditation and re‑accreditation applications (i.e. self‑studies) and is in charge of preparing for – organizing and facilitating accreditation site visits (i.e. audits). Clinical Responsibilities: Provides functional assessments and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range of psychopathology who are receiving care within the VA Portland HCS. Demonstrates expertise in using contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions. Provides education to patients and family members regarding mental health disorders and best practice approaches to treatment. Provides evidence‑based psychotherapeutic interventions as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist – which may include individual – family – and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation. Provides consultation to health care providers throughout the Medical Center about assessment findings and treatment plans for patients to ensure that care is coordinated – collaborative – and integrated within the VA Portland HCS. Research/Program Evaluation: Actively involved in research and/or program evaluation – either as principal investigator, co‑investigator, and/or collaborator. Other research/program evaluation responsibilities: Serves on a Medical Center committee(s) – workgroup(s) – and/or task force(s). Serves on a VISN and/or National VA committee(s) – workgroup(s) – and/or task force(s). Actively participates in leadership role(s) with local – state – and/or national professional organizations. Work Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday–Friday. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Benefits Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs