What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER position at VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION?
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
This job is open to
- Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
Areas of consideration : (1) Current, Full Time Internal VA Employees of the Mental Health Department at Portland HCS (2) VISN (3) VHA (4) VA Wide (NCA, VBA, VACO) (5) Past / Current / Upcoming VHA HPT Graduates
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Duties
Duties
VAPORHCS is a 206-bed Level-1a facility with two main divisions, providing primary, specialty, tertiary,
emergency, and long-term care, including mental health and substance abuse services. The medical center
serves as the quaternary referral center for Oregon, Southern Washington, and parts of Idaho for the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs.
This position is a Psychologist Program Manager at the Portland VA Healthcare System (VAPORHCS) who
has supervisory oversight over the above noted program. Members of this program are located at the Portland
campus. The incumbent will have administrative oversight and clinical supervision of the program. This
position will also provide clinical care in addition to the administrative tasks. Psychology training (providing
supervision for interns, practicum student and post-doctoral fellows as assigned) is also an important component
of this position.
II. Functions or Scope of Practice
A. Essential Administrative (Supervisory) Responsibilities.
1. Has supervisory oversight of multidisciplinary teams (Acute Psychiatry Psychosocial Services) that
may include psychologists, social workers, NPs, nurses, occupational therapists, and other health
care professionals and trainees as assigned.
2. The incumbent serves as a Program Manager for all staff assigned to this program. The incumbent
may also oversee other clinical programs as assigned.
3. Has full responsibility for the professional practice of all clinicians within incumbent's area of
responsibility, including services conducted by trainees, consultants, and para-professional staff, and
ensuring that those under his / her supervision meet the requirements of the medical facility and of the
profession.
4. Has broad responsibility / oversight for implementation of VHA Directive 1160.06, including
ensuring compliance and leading change to ensure the APU is compliant with the Directive and
associated SOPs.
5. Has broad responsibility for the day-to-day operations of mental health services within the Acute
Psychiatry Inpatient Unit. Ensures efficient operation of the within program.
6. Instrumental in development of the care model, clinic set-up, standard operating procedures (SOPs),
efficient operation of the program, and data collection.
7. Supervises timecard completion and approves leave.
8. Manages all HR matters related to program they oversee. Interacts with HR in all matters of hiring
and disciplinary action. Responsible for recruiting and selecting staff within unit.
9. Responsible for compliance with all accreditation organizations, including Joint Commission and
APA.
10. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, professional management, and administrative
responsibilities that are complex in scope within the Mental Health Division. Consults with and
serves as a resource for other professional staff concerning the need for the development of mental
health services. Collaborates with research department.
B. Academic / Teaching / Training
1. Has (or is eligible for) faculty appointment at Oregon Health & Science University.
2. Provides clinical supervision and training practicum students, interns and post-doctoral fellows in
the area of Psychology.
3. Member of Psychology Service committees as assigned.
4. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff of units to which assigned.
5. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the
psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients.
6. Provides education to clinical and non-clinical staff (within and outside of mental health), patients,
and other stakeholders to increase awareness and knowledge of mental health and behavioral health
problems and their treatment.
C. Clinical Responsibilities
The incumbent provides a full range of psychological services to Veterans on the Acute Psychiatry Unit,
including individual and group psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation.
III. Supervisory Controls :
The program manager / supervisory psychologist has wide latitude to exercise independent judgment in
managing the scope of operations for an interdisciplinary mental health team. He / she reports directly to the
Clinical Director for the Mental Health Division, who assumes broad oversight. The Chief of Psychology
Service acts as approving official for the psychologist, to ensure adherence to professional standards of the
practice of psychology as well as fulfillment of responsibilities for training psychology interns.
Work Schedule : 0800-1630
Telework : Not Available
Virtual : This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # : 0000
Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized : Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov
the EDRP Coordinator for questions / assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Basic Requirements :
a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and,
a) 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
a) 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,
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).
Grade Determinations : Psychology Program Manager, GS-14
1. Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.
Reference : For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https : / / www.va.gov / ohrm / QualificationStandards / .
Physical Requirements : Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. Exceptions : A pre-placement examination is required for any occupation or assignment that requires the operation of a government-owned or -leased motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties. Examinations may also be required for any occupation or assignment that requires a pre-placement examination by virtue of another policy, regulation, or statute
Education
IMPORTANT : A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes :
License
RESUME : must be SPECIFIC AS TO DATES WORKED, please use month / day / year whenever possible; please indicate how many hours worked per week for each position. Assumptions will NOT be made in your favor if your resume is vague regarding dates and hours worked. If your RESUME is vague as to dates, assumptions will NOT be made in your favor (ex : listing only years, 2012-2013, will give you credit for TWO DAYS worked : 12 / 31 / 12-1 / 1 / 13).
Current Federal Employees MUST provide a CURRENT SF-50. Failure to provide a CURRENT SF-50 will result in being removed from consideration. "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are / were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one year time-in-grade.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and / or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current / former Federal employees), etc.
Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 02 / 07 / 2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12678121.
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NOTE : It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and / or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Trevor Potter
Phone
503) 220-8262 X53044
Trevor.Potter@va.gov
Address
VA Portland Health Care System
3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road
Portland, OR 97239
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE : Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes :
RESUME : must be SPECIFIC AS TO DATES WORKED, please use month / day / year whenever possible; please indicate how many hours worked per week for each position. Assumptions will NOT be made in your favor if your resume is vague regarding dates and hours worked. If your RESUME is vague as to dates, assumptions will NOT be made in your favor (ex : listing only years, 2012-2013, will give you credit for TWO DAYS worked : 12 / 31 / 12-1 / 1 / 13).
Current Federal Employees MUST provide a CURRENT SF-50. Failure to provide a CURRENT SF-50 will result in being removed from consideration. "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are / were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one year time-in-grade.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and / or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current / former Federal employees), etc.
Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 02 / 07 / 2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12678121.
NOTE : It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and / or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Trevor Potter
Phone
503) 220-8262 X53044
Trevor.Potter@va.gov
Address
VA Portland Health Care System
3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road
Portland, OR 97239
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE : Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Salary : $200,000
