Senior Psychologist (Service Chief)

Veterans Health Administration•San Francisco, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. The Service Chief is responsible for all professional, management, and administrative aspects of the service including supervision and resource management which involve major decisions, and work activities that significantly affect the ability of staff to provide comprehensive services to Veterans. Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: Assist the full range of diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative and evaluative techniques. Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient mental health care for Veterans. Evaluates crisis intervention, medication management, case management, psychiatric emergency services, psychotherapy, inpatient consultations, neuropsychiatric evaluations, MHICM program, suicide prevention services and civil commitments. Consist of program planning and development, implementation, review, evaluation, and retention of effective programs and discarding or modifying less effective programs. Maintains administrative and professional leadership of the different programs of the Mental Health Service subject to broad policies and guidelines established by the agency and with the scope of the Professional Services of the medical center. Knows EEO regulations; supports partnership with employee Unions by actively seeking opportunities to develop productive labor relations and is guided by ethical standards of the profession. Possesses sound fiscal and budgetary management and accountability as well as human resource management knowledge.

Requirements

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.
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.
Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
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.
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.
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.
At least four years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-14 level.
Ability to supervise and manage a large group of professional staff effectively.
Skill in interpersonal relationships, including conflict resolution and ability to work collaboratively with supervisors from other units.
Ability to accurately apply the qualification standards, assesses the potential of current and prospective employees, and promotes their professional development.
Ability to develop appropriate productivity standards for professional staff, often across multiple program lines.
Knowledge of the goals and objectives of the medical center and VISN and ability to communicate these to subordinates.

Nice To Haves

The Mental Health provider and leader with more than 10 years of management experience.
Experience in research in Mental Health.

Responsibilities

Assist the full range of diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative and evaluative techniques.
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient mental health care for Veterans.
Evaluates crisis intervention, medication management, case management, psychiatric emergency services, psychotherapy, inpatient consultations, neuropsychiatric evaluations, MHICM program, suicide prevention services and civil commitments.
Program planning and development, implementation, review, evaluation, and retention of effective programs and discarding or modifying less effective programs.
Maintains administrative and professional leadership of the different programs of the Mental Health Service subject to broad policies and guidelines established by the agency and with the scope of the Professional Services of the medical center.
Knows EEO regulations; supports partnership with employee Unions by actively seeking opportunities to develop productive labor relations and is guided by ethical standards of the profession.
Possesses sound fiscal and budgetary management and accountability as well as human resource management knowledge.