Psychologist (National Manager)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a psychologist at the GS-14 level (National Manager) to lead organizational development and leadership initiatives. The position requires a doctoral degree in psychology, active licensure, and U.S. citizenship with English proficiency.

The duty location is negotiable and subject to VA policy and return-to-office requirements. Responsibilities include guiding policy development, presenting to diverse leadership levels, and collaborating with executives

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited institution and hold a current, active license to practice psychology.
• US citizenship and English language proficiency per VA requirements.
• Full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in a U.S. state/DC.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational development initiatives and communicate policies to leadership at all levels.
• Develop and advise on policies that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Present complex information clearly to executives and stakeholders.
• Consult with senior leaders to negotiate and implement organizational strategies.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Oral communication

Written communication

Policy development

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

The VHA National Center for Organization Development (NCOD) is organizationally located in Cincinnati, OH. The duty location for this position is negotiable and will be determined upon selection in accordance with applicable VA policies and return to office (RTO) requirements. No relocation funds will be provided.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship - Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English.
• Education Requirement - Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D., or equivalent) from an accredited institution and hold a current, active, unrestricted license to practice psychology.
• Licensure: Candidates must 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
• Experience: In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above, you must have the following:
  • GS-14 Level: At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level
  • In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) for a GS-14 Psychologist(National Manager:
  • Knowledge of and ability to understand and communicate existing policies and regulations.
  • Knowledge of and ability to utilize resource materials as well as ability to develop new materials when
    needed.
  • Ability to relate to individual at many different levels both within and external to the organization.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse group of professional staff.
  • Ability to provide information about policy to various stakeholders or audiences in a useable and
    understandable manner.
  • Ability to develop and recommend new or revised policies that are consistent with organizational goals
    and objectives.

Specialized Experience

• Extensive expertise in both independent building and delivering of presentations to all levels of leadership in the areas of organizational development, leadership development, employee engagement, or similar areas.
• Experience negotiating and consulting with executive-level leaders in the areas of organizational development, leadership development, employee engagement, or similar areas.

Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5007.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14.