Psychology Program Manager

Veterans Health Administration • Roseburg, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychology Program Manager provides administrative oversight and operational direction for Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) teams and Neuropsychology operations. The role develops program goals, establishes and refines workflows, and ensures services meet clinical expectations, accreditation requirements, VA standards, and national initiatives. The incumbent operates with considerable independence and advises Mental Health leadership on program operations, compliance, and future planning.

The position evaluates workflow and workload patterns, identifies operational issues, implements adjustments, guides staff through process barriers, and maintains communication among interdisciplinary team members. It reviews program data, coordinates improvements, updates procedures as staffing, demand, or policy changes, and represents BHIP and Neuropsychology in operational planning and collaboration with other service areas.

Approximately half of the position is devoted to clinical work, including direct assessment, treatment, and care coordination for Veterans. The incumbent provides evidence-based interventions within their scope of practice, conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, manages a caseload appropriate to a GS-14 advanced psychologist, and provides individual and group interventions. The role includes case consultation, clinical guidance, accurate and timely documentation, responding to urgent clinical situations, supporting coverage needs, and participating in team-based care to maintain continuity and quality of services.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is not available, and the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to VHA eligibility requirements and approval; the potential award is up to $200,000 for an eligibility period of one to five years. Applications must be submitted within four months of appointment, and former EDRP participants are ineligible.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, including at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level.
• Doctoral degree in psychology meeting the specified accreditation, specialty, or qualifying alternative requirements.
• Completion of a qualifying professional psychology internship, or an applicable alternative described in the announcement.
• Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of and ability to use evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines and guide staff in their use.
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups.
• Skill in managing and directing others' work to accomplish program goals and objectives.
• Ability to translate management goals and objectives into coordinated and controlled work operations.
• Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards.
• Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop and implement solutions that support sound program operations.
• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• For psychologists whose internship was not accredited at the time of completion, current American Board of Professional Psychology certification in a specialty consistent with the assignment is required, with ongoing maintenance of certification.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership and supervisory responsibility in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
• Demonstrated success in program management, interdisciplinary team coordination, and performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for BHIP teams composed of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and other mental health professionals.
• Develop program goals and establish and refine workflows.
• Ensure services meet clinical expectations, accreditation requirements, VA standards, and national initiatives.
• Provide administrative oversight for daily BHIP and Neuropsychology operations.
• Evaluate workflow and workload patterns, identify operational issues, and implement adjustments to support effective team functioning.
• Guide staff on processes, help resolve operational barriers, and maintain communication across interdisciplinary teams.
• Review program data, coordinate improvements, and keep procedures current as staffing, demand, or policy changes.
• Represent BHIP and Neuropsychology in operational planning and collaborate with other service areas on shared processes, resource needs, and system-wide initiatives.
• Advise Mental Health leadership on program operations, compliance, and future planning.
• Provide direct assessment, treatment, and care coordination services to Veterans for approximately half of the work time.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions within scope of practice, conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans with interdisciplinary team members.
• Manage an appropriate GS-14 advanced psychologist caseload and provide individual and group interventions.
• Participate in case consultations, provide clinical guidance as appropriate, and maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with VA standards.
• Respond to urgent clinical situations, support coverage needs when staffing changes occur, and participate in team-based care activities.
• Ensure clinical care aligns with BHIP practice models and contributes to program access needs.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): eligible applicants may receive student loan repayment of up to $200,000, subject to program approval, eligibility, and other stated conditions.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree