Psychology Program Manager – PRRC
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This is a full-time supervisory Psychology Program Manager job with the Veterans Health Administration in San Diego, California, at the San Diego VA Medical Center. You would lead staff at the Psychosocial Recovery and Rehabilitation Center and must hold a doctoral-level psychology license. Up to 25% travel may be required, and the job may close early after 50 applications.
It may close early. The job will close when 50 applications are received, which may happen before the closing date.
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 announcement says U.S. citizens, nationals or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply, but the conditions section says you must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
What you would do
- Plans, directs and supervises staff in the Psychosocial Recovery and Rehabilitation Center.
- Monitors data to track whether the center meets its performance measures.
- Makes sure the center follows laws, VA policy and site visit standards.
- Writes and revises policies and procedures for clinical and administrative work.
- Requests added resources such as staff, equipment and space.
- Handles employee performance reviews, complaints and minor discipline.
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. You must also show management skills, such as setting priorities, delegating tasks and directing the work of others.
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), in a specialty that fits the job. School psychology degrees are not eligible. You also need an accredited internship, with some exceptions. Other paths exist, such as a doctorate plus an approved re-specialization program, or a doctorate awarded from 1951 to 1978 with a psychology dissertation.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Full, current and 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:
- Current license
- Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- Transcript
- Cover letter, if you choose to send one
- DD-214 or Statement of Service, if claiming veterans' preference
- SF-15, if claiming veterans' preference
- SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee
- Disability letter (Schedule A or VA), if applicable
- Separation notice (RIF), if applicable
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume and documents will be verified, and missing or unclear information may lower your rating or make you ineligible. The VA also runs pre-employment reference checks.
Tips for this job:
- Include a current license, a long-form resume or CV, and a transcript, since missing documents can lower your rating.
- Describe your experience clearly and specifically, with dates and details, because the VA does not make assumptions about your experience.
- The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job, but apply early because the job may close after 50 applications.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a flexible tour within that window. Travel of 25% or less may be expected.
Incentives and relocation: No sign-on bonus or relocation assistance is authorized. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which repays student loans with an award of up to $200,000 over one to five years. You must apply within four months of appointment, and former EDRP participants are not eligible.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Background and security investigation
- Online onboarding and acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
- Pre-employment physical evaluation
- Seasonal flu vaccination required unless an exemption is granted
- 1 or 2-year trial period
- Applicants pending education or license requirements may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until they are 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
- $177,286 – $228,000 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-14 · General Schedule
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- 25% or less
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- Yes
- Occupation
- Psychology (0180)
- Announcement
- CBSX-13103165-27-CLB
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