Senior Psychology Program Manager – Veterans Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Psychology Program Manager to oversee one or more professional psychology programs delivering specialized, complex services integral to the facility and Veterans' care.

The role requires a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA/PCSAS/CPA-accredited program, an active license, an APA/CPA-accredited internship, and demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage programs, and apply evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for Veterans.

Qualifications

• Must have a doctoral degree in psychology from APA/PCSAS/CPA-accredited program.
• Internship accredited by APA/CPA at the time of completion.
• Current full, unrestricted psychology license in the U.S. (state/territory/DC).
• Board certification/recency requirements as applicable for re-specialization or internship pathways.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more psychology programs delivering specialized, complex services.
• Ensure programs are integral to the facility and impact Veterans’ health care.
• Oversee credentialing, licensure, internship standards, and professional practice guidelines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Delegation

Deadline management

Communication

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (APA/PCSAS/CPA)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Psychology Program Manager to oversee one or more professional psychology programs delivering specialized, complex services integral to the facility and Veterans' care.

The role requires a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA/PCSAS/CPA-accredited program, an active license, an APA/CPA-accredited internship, and demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage programs, and apply evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for Veterans.