PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER Job in Chillicothe, OH

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

This position functions primarily as a neuropsychologist for the Mental Health Care Line, which encompasses both the inpatient and outpatient divisions. In addition, the neuropsychologist may be asked to support interdisciplinary treatment teams in the Community Living Centers and serve as a consultant to other Care Lines in the facility. Work is primarily in support of activities managed by the Mental Health Care Line Manager and Chief Psychologist, but the incumbent may also provide support as requested to other areas of the hospital, as well as to various training programs located at the facility. Clinical Neuropsychology is a specialty in profession of psychology that applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior and cognition as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES (75% of time)

• Performs psychological and neuropsychological assessment, evaluation and treatment of patients with problems of cognitive deficits, personality, emotional adjustment or mental illness. Performs psychotherapy with patients, either through individual sessions or through group therapy sessions.
• Uses therapeutic techniques.
• Administers a wide variety of group and individual psychological tests including neuropsychological instruments. Administers and interprets neuropsychological test batteries.
• Provides verbal feedback on assessment results, diagnosis and recommendations to the patient and/or their family/caregiver/guardian. Writes clear, concise reports in response to consultation requests.
• Provides Evaluative Support to a large population of clients affiliated with the installation or for a particular client base.
• Plans and conducts group and individual psychotherapy.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (25% of time)

• Provides clinical consultation to GS-13 neuropsychology staff members.
• Trains the psychometrician in test administration.
• Guides and supervises psychometrician with their clinical and administrative tasks.
• Manages all neuropsychology consults, communicates effectively with referral sources, and assigns testing cases to neuropsychology staff to evenly distribute workload.
• Develops a rotation in neuropsychology for psychology interns.
• Liaises with other neuropsychologists in the VISN in order to refer and/or receive neuropsychology consults in order to minimize wait times for patients.
• Proposes and develops neuropsychology services SOPs for the Division manager that are consistent with the medical center's mission and goals (e.g. improving productivity, quality and access to services).

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date. 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. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.?
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
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: Ad-hoc is available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 92044-0
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

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 trial 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.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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 07/17/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12761391.

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Next steps

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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.