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Psychology – Program Manager

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Psychology Program Manager job with the Veterans Health Administration, with 1 vacancy in Eugene, OR or Roseburg, OR. The manager leads teams of mental health staff and spends about half the time providing direct care to Veterans. The job is supervisory and on-site only, with no telework.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. Current permanent federal employees from other agencies are considered first, then other outside applicants.

What you would do

  • Lead BHIP teams of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and other mental health staff.
  • Develop program goals and refine workflows to meet clinical and accreditation standards.
  • Provide direct assessment, treatment and care coordination to Veterans, about half of your time.
  • Review program data and coordinate improvements across the team.
  • Advise Mental Health leadership on program operations, compliance and future planning.

Do you qualify for GS-14?

With experience: You need at least 3 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least 1 year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. Leadership or supervisory experience is required. Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting is preferred but not required.

With education: You need a doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). The degree's specialty must fit the job, and school psychology degrees do not qualify. A doctorate in another area of psychology can count if you completed an accredited re-specialization program with an approved internship. You also need a professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • License
  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript
  • Cover letter, if applicable
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement. Your application, resume, CV and supporting documents will be verified, and the agency may check references.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your psychology and leadership experience clearly and specifically, because the agency will not assume anything.
  • Upload your license and transcript with your application, since both are required.
  • Check that your ID is REAL ID compliant, because other driver's licenses cannot be used for onboarding.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional holiday work as needed.

Incentives and relocation: Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are not authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may reimburse student loan payments, with awards up to $200,000 over 1 to 5 years. Former EDRP participants cannot apply for this incentive.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable REAL ID-compliant identification
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Applicants pending education or license requirements may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until met

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$157,215 – $204,386 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-14 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Eugene, Oregon
  • Roseburg, Oregon
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Psychology (0180)
Announcement
CBSV-13104491-27-RAC

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