Psychologist (National Manager)

About this role

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: 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).