The Behavioral Health and Outreach Officer performs the following major duties:

• Designs, implements and monitors health performance measure; evaluates program effectiveness through literature reviews, data analysis, and evidence-based assessment.
• Collaborates with other federal agencies and external partners on public health and behavioral health initiatives.
• Provides program-level oversight of Volunteer clinical care quality, medical policy application, and health service standards.
• Participates in medical review boards and provides guidance to staff on therapeutic environments, clinical approaches, and strategies promoting self-reliance and adaptive behavior.
• Uses advanced diagnostic and assessment tools to evaluate psychological conditions and develop comprehensive treatment plans, including in overseas settings.
• Supervises subordinate staff, assigning work, setting priorities, allocating resources, and providing technical and administrative oversight.
• Manages disciplinary issues, resolves formal and informal complaints, and implements work improvement plans as needed.

Conditions of employment

Applicants selected for this position are subject to the following Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
• Prior to employment, Peace Corps will review records for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former employees, as required by statutes 5 USC 3322 and 22 USC 2507b.
• You must submit a signed statement acknowledging adherence to the Peace Corps Conditions of Employment before your first day.
• You must successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required. This requirement is not applicable to current agency US Direct Hire employees who have completed a probationary period or current Experts who have served for more that 12 months.
• This position is eligible for additional reappointments, per 22 USC §2506 (a)(8). The initial appointment is a term of five years and subsequent reappointments are in terms of up to five years.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements prior to the closing date of this announcement, 05/26/2026. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience demonstrated in your resume, including volunteer work. Qualification claims are subject to verification. This vacancy is being announced at the FP-01. Specialized Experience at the FP-02 (GS-14) Level: To qualify for this position at the FP-01 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-02 or GS-14. This experience must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the role. Specialized experience includes: Leading the planning, development, and management of health or behavioral-health programs, including establishing performance measures, conducting data analysis, and evaluating program effectiveness; Providing clinical consultation, counseling, or case management involving crisis response, conflict resolution, or behavioral-health support for individuals in high-stress or cross-cultural environments; Advising senior leadership on clinical, behavioral-health, or programmatic matters and preparing recommendations that influence policy or operational direction; Supervising staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching employees, managing leave and personnel actions, and addressing conduct or performance issues.

AND

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements generally as stated in paragraph A in the individual occupational requirements.

Degree: Major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below:

• Clinical psychology: For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.

OR

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure

For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician or PSychologist from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Please note:

• Experience that satisfies the Specialized Experience requirements must be clearly documented in your resume. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Please review the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for further information on resume requirements.
• Specialized experience may be gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service (e.g., National Service programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, or other organizations such as professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social groups).
• One year of experience refers to full-time work. Part-time work will be credited on a prorated basis.
• For more details on qualification requirements, refer to the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions, available on the OPM web site.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications are reviewed after the announcement closes. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or missing information may affect our ability to verify your eligibility or qualifications. We use a multi-step application review process:

1. Eligibility

We review your resume and supporting documents to confirm you meet the eligibility requirements of the position.You will be rated ineligible if:

• You are outside of the area of consideration (i.e., who may apply). Refer to the "This job is open to" section for more information about the area of consideration. Refer to the "Required Documents" section for more information about the documentation required to verify your eligibility to apply.

2. Minimum Qualifications, Rating and Ranking

After we determine you meet the eligibility requirements, we assess your experience by comparing your resume to the specialized experience required for the grade level(s) to which you applied. A "final score cut point" may be used when reviewing applications. We also review other qualification factors, such as Selective Placement Factors and education requirements.After we have determined that you meet the minimum requirements, a Subject Matter Expert will conduct a structured resume review to assess your qualifications.You will be disqualified if:

• Your resume does not demonstrate that you possess the minimum qualifications. Refer to the "Specialized Experience" listed in the "Qualifications" section for more information about the minimum qualifications.
• Your resume does not demonstrate that you meet applicable Selective Placement Factors. If a Selective Placement Factor is required to qualify for this job announcement, more information about Selective Placement Factors is listed in the "Qualifications" section.
• You do not meet the applicable education requirements or did not submit supporting documentation to verify that you meet the requirements. If specific education is required to qualify for this job announcement, more information about the education requirements can be found in the "Qualifications" and "Education" sections.
• You inflate or falsify qualifications, education, or experience on your resume.

3. Referral and Selection

Highly qualified applicants are referred to the selecting official. The selecting official may:

• Conduct a structured interview.
• Check your references.
• Request a writing sample or conduct an additional job-related assessment.

You may preview the questionnaire for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948763

Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which establish your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide any of these items, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will be disqualified from further consideration.All required documents listed below, as applicable to you, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement, 05/26/2026.

1) Resume - All applicants must submit a detailed resume that includes all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid), job titles, and duties performed:

• You must limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine eligibility and qualifications.
• The resume must be uploaded under the "Resume" document type in the application system.
• You may submit only one resume. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the latest submission in the "Resume" document type will be reviewed.

The following information must be included for each position listed in your resume:

• Name of the employer
• Official position title
• Start and end dates of employment (including month, day, and year)
• If you are a current federal employee or former federal employee, you must include your pay plan, series, and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09)
• A detailed list of duties and accomplishments

Resumes that do not contain the required details may be considered incomplete and could result in disqualification from further consideration.TIP: To ensure your resume includes all required information, use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS.If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will be disqualified from further consideration.2) Proof of Eligibility to Apply - Your application must include documentation that demonstrates you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the hiring authorities listed in the "Who May Apply" section of this announcement to receive further consideration. Proof of eligibility includes:Veterans' Preference Documentation - If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must upload all required documentation with your application. For details on Veteran's Preference, visit FedsHireVets. Documents required to verify Veterans' Preference include:

• DD-214 - Must be the member 4 copy, showing dates of service, character of service, and discharge type.
• If you are a Veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more, you must also submit:
  • SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference)
  • VA Letter stating your disability rating.

Transcript(s) - If you are using education to substitute for some or all of the Specialized Experience requirement, or if there is a basic education requirement for this position, you must submit an official or unofficial transcript with your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial application. Official transcripts may be requested if you are selected for the position. Please review the "Education" section of this announcement for additional details.

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