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Summary 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. Responsibilities The Psychological Services Program Manager is the clinical lead and supervisor over the following outpatient services: Neuropsychology, Geropsychology, and Outpatient Subspecialty Mental Health Psychological Services. Duties: The incumbent plans, develops, implements and oversees all components of the facility's EBP, Neuropsychology and subspecialty psychology programming and its services provided to Veterans. Duties include, but are not limited to:\ Program Management Responsibilities: Provides program management of the Neuropsychology, Geropsychology, and Outpatient Subspecialty Mental Health Psychology Services teams Has direct administrative and professional supervision, and direct supervisory responsibility for the Psychologists (GS-11, GS-12 or GS-13), integrated into the specialty areas, as well as, the Social Work therapists/staff and psychometrists as well. This includes completing annual performance evaluations for these staff. Functions as the Psychiatry and Mental Health Services' EBP (Evidence-Based Psychotherapy) Coordinator, and maintains oversight of EBP assignments, training and maintenance and implementation of EBPs in the Mental Health Clinic, including for services provided in/for: Neuropsychology, Geropsychology; ,and subspecialty psychology Services; in the Medical Center and its CBOCs. Functions as the Facility clinical lead and is responsible for training and assessing staff competence in Neuropsychology, Geropsychology and psychological subspecialty areas assigned. Oversight and administrative authority over programming in the Neuropsychology, Geropsychology and psychological subspecialty areas sections assigned, and participates in program development, implementation and evaluation, under the policies of the Psychiatry and Mental Health Service. Oversight of Veteran care, teaching/training, research, and administrative activities for clinical operations and staff in the assigned sections. Administrative and clinical responsibility for planning and directing the Neuropsychology, Geropsychology and psychological subspecialty areas clinical services, training, research and staff duties across the variety of clinical settings in which they occur (Medical Center, and the CBOCs). Research/Program Evaluation: Monitors program outcomes using data-driven quality assurance processes. Responsible for EBP Coordination. Responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center, VISN and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies such as Joint Commission. Consults with others to offer guidance and stimulation in research directions for the program. Plan and oversees the completion of research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches. Presents outcome data/research results at VA and national scientific meetings. Serves on Medical Center, VISN and National VA committees, as appropriate or assigned. Clinical Responsibilities: Provides a full range of psychological services Has direct responsibility for all aspects of psychological services conducted by trainees and staff. Consults professional personnel concerning development of psychological services. Academic/Teaching/Training: May hold faculty appointment Provides clinical consultation to various disciplines and levels of training including: MD's, RN's, PhD's, LCSW's, OT's, PT's, and trainees. Actively involved in the APA-Accredited Psychology Training Program and Training Committee: Work Schedule: 8:00AM-4:30PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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) 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: In accordance with VA Policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92220-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. Education: See Education Section ) Must 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. Licensure: Candidates must 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 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). Experience: In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above: Psychology Program Manager, GS-14 At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 (full performance) grade level In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following: KSAs: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, bending, lifting, periods of sitting. VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Whole Health Statement: VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Education Education: Must 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. OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully completed are specialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and b) specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for; OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. AND Internships: 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 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 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 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. (NOTE: Once board certified, the employee is required to maintain board certification.) [OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program. If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript, the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program NOTE: Psychologists who meet the requirements of this revision and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the requirements of this qualification standard.] Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.