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Psychology Program Manager – Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent job to lead the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) at the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic in Seattle, WA. It is part of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in the Veterans Health Administration. The job includes supervising up to 11 employees and may qualify for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan repayment program.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

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

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. The conditions of employment say you must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

What you would do

  • Develop and oversee operating policies and procedures for the treatment team.
  • Run ongoing program evaluations and quality improvement projects.
  • Track workload reports and check that providers meet workload standards.
  • Supervise up to 11 employees, giving administrative and clinical guidance.
  • Provide psychological assessments, diagnoses, and psychotherapy to Veterans.
  • Create and document mental health treatment plans for assigned patients.

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 at the GS-13 level. Preferred: 3 years of managerial experience in mental health and 5 years of mental health experience overall.

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 specialty must fit the job, and school psychology degrees are not eligible. Other options exist, such as a re-specialization program or a doctoral degree from 1951 to 1978, but they have strict rules.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Copy of your license to practice psychology
  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. You must also show 7 skills, such as organizing work, managing staff, and solving operational problems. Your documents will be verified, and missing or unclear information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower score.

Tips for this job:

  • Include your license and transcript with your application, because they are required.
  • Show your 3 years as a professional psychologist and any supervisory or managerial work, with dates and details in your resume or CV.
  • Confirm your doctoral program is APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited and is not in school psychology.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Compressed or flexible schedules are available.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment program with awards up to $200,000 set after review. You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Relocation and sign-on incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Urine drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID compliant identification
  • Pre-employment medical evaluation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

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
$141,367 – $183,782 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-14 · General Schedule
Location
Seattle, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Psychology (0180)
Announcement
CBSV-13102077-27-JH

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