Mental Health Program Director

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Veterans Administration (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Psychology Program Manager (GS-14) in California. The role requires a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA/PCSAS/CPA accredited program, an APA/CPA accredited internship, and full licensure to practice in the U.S.

Experience in leading psychology staff and implementing clinical guidelines is essential. Responsibilities include organizing workflows, ensuring evidence-based care, and achieving program goals within a VA medical facility.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA/PCSAS/CPA accredited program; specialty aligned with job.
• Alternatively, doctoral degree plus APA/CPA accredited re-specialization program or equivalent internship.
• Must hold full, current license to practice psychology in U.S. or District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Apply evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines to guide staff.
• Translate goals into coordinated work operations and monitor performance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff supervision

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

APA/PCSAS/CPA accredited psychology PhD

Internship accredited by APA/CPA

License to practice psychology in U.S.

Alternative credentials (1951–1978 degree or grandfathering)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Psychology Program Manager (GS-14) in California. The role requires a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA/PCSAS/CPA accredited program, an APA/CPA accredited internship, and full licensure to practice in the U.S.

Experience in leading psychology staff and implementing clinical guidelines is essential. Responsibilities include organizing workflows, ensuring evidence-based care, and achieving program goals within a VA medical facility.