Psychologist Program Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Psychologist Program Manager (Psychology Service)
• Schedule: M–F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Telework: Not available

Description

Psychologist Program Managers manage one or more specialized psychology programs that deliver complex, highly professional services important to the facility and significantly impact health care for Veterans. The role combines program administration, psycho-diagnostic services and psychotherapy, supervision/training of trainees and other disciplines, and program evaluation/outcome measurement to support compliance and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the day-to-day activities of assigned psychology programs
• Supervise psychology staff associated with the program (and/or assigned by the Chief of Psychology)
• Provide strategic planning to ensure high-quality services for Veterans
• Deliver psycho-diagnostic services and apply appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques
• Treat mental disorders using multiple modalities (including individual, family, and group psychotherapy) and adjunctive interventions
• Consult with medical center staff on patient care issues
• Provide clinical supervision to trainees (practicum students, interns, postdoctoral fellows) and support training through committees and seminars
• Train program staff and other mental health/community care providers on psychological and psychosocial issues related to SCI and disability
• Support ongoing measurement of program evaluation and prepare reports for Joint Commission and VA National compliance
• Help establish program monitors and outcome measurements using data-driven quality assurance
• Assist with planning and oversight of research program completion as needed
• Serve on committees/task forces and represent Psychology in decision-making bodies as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Completion of VA onboarding and required pre-employment processes
• Meet education, internship, licensure, and (if applicable) board certification qualification standards for doctoral-level psychology
• At least 3 years of experience as a professional psychologist, including at least 1 year equivalent to GS-13
• 1–2 year trial period required as a condition of employment

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.