Psychology Program Manager

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. VA Careers - Psychologist: Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional The VA New Jersey Healthcare System is hiring a Psychology Program Manager. The Psychology Program Manager reports to the Chief of Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences and is responsible for upholding the highest standards for psychologists and psychology as a profession. This team consists of four professional supervisory psychologists at the GS-14 level, 50 psychologists at the GS-13 level in MH&BS, 3 GS-13 level psychologists in the War Related Illness Study Center, 7 GS-13 psychologists in various medical services and the Center for Wellness and Recovery, eight psychology interns, two post-doctoral psychology fellows, three pre-doctoral psychology externs, and one secretary. The Psychology Program Manager is responsible for the administrative and credentialing aspects of the Psychology Section in Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences (MH&BS), as well as psychologists in non-mental health areas of the hospital. They oversee the professional and technical services of psychologists at VA New Jersey, which are highly complex and broad in scope. MH&BS psychologists provide clinical services on two campuses, East Orange and Lyons, nine community-based outpatient clinics, two PRRC treatment centers, a time-limited case management program, and dual diagnosis services. This position also includes program management responsibilities for a Mental Health program, such as PCMHI, Compensation and Pension, or neuropsychology. The Psychology Program Manager is expected to make decisions with a wide degree of latitude and independent judgment. * Responsible for the functions and efficiencies of the Psychology Department within Mental Health and for maintaining all professional accreditations and standards for psychologists at the East Orange and Lyons Medical Centers and associated CBOCs, both within and outside of Mental Health. * Develop, implement, and evaluate productivity standards for psychologists, in collaboration with Mental Health leadership and program managers, to support equitable workloads and high-quality Veteran care across multiple program lines at NJ VAHCS and the VISN. * Exercise broad independent judgment in decisions related to staffing, service delivery, workflow, and clinical operations, including resolving complex issues that affect patient care and interdisciplinary coordination. * Provide direct clinical care as needed, which may include evidence-based individual, group, or couples therapy; psychological assessments; and consultation services. * Support and enhance the training mission by overseeing supervision, training experiences, and professional development for psychology trainees at multiple levels, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards. * Collaborate with facility, VISN, and national program offices to align psychology services with strategic priorities, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary care models. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 12981-F

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