Staff Psychologist (Organizational Psychologist)

About the opportunity

The Staff Psychologist (Organizational Psychologist) will partner with Executive Leadership, Service Chiefs, and the Activation Team to facilitate the physical transition of the Robley Rex VA Medical Center to a new facility. The incumbent acts as a principal advisor in organizational development psychology, focusing on competency modeling, cultural transformation, and performance-based recruitment. Responsibilities include analyzing employee and customer satisfaction data, developing coaching and mentoring methods for leadership, and conducting psychometric research related to human factors. This position is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and requires a professional who can reconcile complex organizational policies with program goals to ensure positive culture and healthy outcomes during the facility transition.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off (13-26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy for eligible employees with family income below $144,000
• Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting)
• Federal 401K with up to 5% agency matching contributions
• Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs

Who can apply?

• Must be a United States citizen
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited program, or a doctoral degree with a completed re-specialization program
• Successful completion of a professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA, or equivalent experience
• Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• At least two years of professional psychology experience, including at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background/security investigation

Required documents

• Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic transcripts
• Professional license
• Cover letter (if applicable)
• SF-50 (for current/former Federal employees)
• DD-214 or Statement of Service (if applicable)
• Disability Letter (VA) (if applicable)
• Professional Certification (if applicable)
• SF-15 (if applicable)

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on September 14, 2026

How to apply

• Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
• Complete the full online occupational questionnaire
• Upload all required documentation, including resume and transcripts
• 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.
• A 1 or 2-year trial period is required as a condition of employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory requirement for all VHA Health Care Personnel.
• This is not a virtual position; telework is available on an ad-hoc basis only.
• The position is subject to a background/security investigation and drug testing.
• The full performance level for this vacancy is GS-13.