Psychologist (National Manager)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a psychologist at the GS-14 level to lead organizational development efforts within the VHA National Center for Organization Development (NCOD-106C).

Responsibilities emphasize policy interpretation, material development, and cross-functional coordination with internal stakeholders across VA Central Office. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in psychology, an active license, and meet extensive KSAs.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program and an active, unrestricted license to practice psychology.
• Licensure: Full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level.
• Experience: GS-14 level with at least three years as a professional psychologist, including one year at GS-13 or equivalent.

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (APA-accredited graduate program)

Job description

The VHA National Center for Organization Development (NCOD-106C) is organizationally aligned with VHA Central Office - Human Capital Management (106). NCOD is responsible for implementing and supporting national organization improvement activities. 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 Common wa 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:

• Must have a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited graduate program and possess a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level.
• Must be, at minimum, credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as an Associated Certified Coach (ACC). Upon successful selection, the incumbent will be expected to become a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) within 12 months. In addition, the incumbent must complete all required training required to become a Mentor Coach Specialist (MCS) for both ACC and PCC-levels (MCS-ACC and MCS - PCC) and be listed on the ICF MCS Registry within 12 months of selection.

Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5007.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14