Psychologist - Program Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Psychologist Program Manager to oversee one or more psychology programs delivering specialized, high-quality services to veterans.

The role emphasizes program management, clinical supervision, and collaboration across medical center departments. The position requires expertise in neuropsychology, geropsychology/extended care, and/or inpatient mental health, with responsibilities spanning administration, clinical care, teaching, and

Qualifications

• Requires broad program management experience in psychology services.
• Clinical proficiency in psycho-diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy modalities.
• Experience supervising psychology staff and trainees.
• Active involvement in teaching, training, and research within psychology.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Responsibilities (50%): manage day-to-day operations of psychology programs and supervise staff.
• Clinical Responsibilities (35%): provide psycho-diagnostic assessments, psychotherapies, and clinical interventions for veterans.
• Academic/Teaching/Training (10%): supervise practicum students, interns, and fellows; provide training to staff and other disciplines.
• Research/Program Evaluation (5%): assist with program evaluation, reporting, and data-driven quality assurance.

Skills

Neuropsychology

Geropsychology

Inpatient mental health

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Psychologist Program Managers have broad responsibility for managing one or more programs that deliver specialized, complex, and highly professional services. These programs are integral components of the facility and have a significant impact on the health care provided to Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located in the Psychology Service. Psychologist program managers have broad program management responsibilities for a specific program or programs that are designed to deliver specialized, complex, highly professional services that are important program components of the facility and that significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans.

Decisions made by the Program Manager affect staff and other resources associated with the programs managed and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. The specific position requires expertise in one or more of the following areas, including neuropsychology, geropsychology/extended care, and/or inpatient mental health.

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES INCLUDES BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Administrative Responsibilities (50% of time): Responsibilities include operation and management of key programs to include full responsibility for managing the day-to-day activities of those programs. Responsibility includes supervision of psychology staff associated with the program and/or assigned by the Chief of Psychology.

Responsible for strategic planning to ensure the provision of high-quality services to meet the needs of the Veterans being served. Clinical Responsibilities (35% of time): Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services, including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. Treats mental disorders through a variety of modalities and provides adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders.

Among the modalities provided are individual, family, and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions. Psychologists consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. Academic/Teaching/Training (approximately 10% time): Provides clinical supervision to Psychology trainees including practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows.

Provides training and supervision as needed to other disciplines including medicine, psychiatry, nursing, social work, addiction treatment, and recreational therapy. Supports the Psychology Service training program as needed by serving on committees, presenting at seminars and other activities. Provides training to program staff and other mental health/community care providers as needed about psychological and psychosocial issues related to SCI and disability.

Research/ Program Evaluation (approximately 5%): Assists the chief of psychology with ongoing measurement of program evaluation and preparation of reports to meet Joint Commission and VA National compliance. Assists with the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using data-driven quality assurance processes as needed.

Assists with planning and overseeing the completion of research programs designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches as needed. Other Significant Responsibilities (approximately 5% time): Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces as needed. Represents psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm or as determined by the supervisor. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 11137F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $209520 - $228000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.