Psychology Program Manager

About the opportunity

The Psychology Program Manager serves as a Vet Center Director (VCD) responsible for the professional and administrative supervision of readjustment counseling, outreach, and care coordination services. This multidisciplinary position leads a team of mental health professionals and support staff across multiple locations. The incumbent manages fiscal resources, develops budgets, coordinates with Congressional representatives, and implements policies to ensure effective service delivery. The role involves providing direct readjustment counseling services, both in-person and virtually, and performing complex differential diagnoses and treatment planning. This is a permanent, full-time position in the Excepted Service, requiring a trial period of 1 or 2 years.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility for student loan reimbursement up to $200,000
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off (13-26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
• Traditional federal pension and 401K with up to 5% agency matching
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Child care subsidy for eligible employees
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military experience

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited program
• Completion of a professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA (or equivalent)
• Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• At least three years of professional psychology experience, including at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service

Required documents

• Resume (standard Clinical Resume Document required for the 'Resume' field)
• Full CV/Resume (optional for the 'Other' field)
• Official Transcript
• License documentation
• Documentation of APA/CPA accredited internship or board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology
• Cover Letter (if applicable)
• SF-50 (for current/former Federal employees)
• DD-214/Statement of Service (if applicable)
• Disability Letter (if applicable)

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on September 8, 2026

How to apply

• Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
• Complete the online occupational questionnaire
• Upload the required documents, including the standard Clinical Resume Document
• Submit the application package through the USAJOBS portal before the deadline

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment.
• The position is subject to a background/security investigation.
• Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional nights and weekends required.
• This is not a virtual position; it requires on-site presence.