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.
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: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. Education: Must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. 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 May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Psychology Program Manager, GS-14 Experience: At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 (full performance) grade level Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following: KSAs: Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, bending, lifting, periods of sitting. VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Incumbent serves as the Psychology Training Program Manager (PTPM) for Veteran Health Indiana (VHI). The Psychology Training Program is responsible for psychology learners across the continuum of psychology graduate education including pre-doctoral practicum students, pre-doctoral interns, and post-doctoral fellows. Annually, the Psychology Training Program educates 4 paid, pre-doctoral interns and approximately 30 practicum students throughout VHI (e.g. Palliative Care, Primary Care Mental Health Integration, Neuropsychology, Serious Mental Illness, and Community Based Outpatient Clinics). The Psychology Training Program consists of all psychology trainees, all Psychologists supervising trainees throughout VHI, the Senior Psychology Program Manager, and the Psychology Training Program Manager. The incumbent provides leadership, coordination, oversight, consultation, program development, collaboration, and integration to ensure the smooth and effective provision of all Psychology training throughout VHI. The incumbent has direct programmatic responsibility for the Psychology Training Program in all locations and direct supervisory authority for 4.0 yearly NTE trainees who are clinically trained by psychologist training supervisors throughout VHI. Coordination includes day-to-day operations at all 8 VHI locations, administration, staffing, program mission, program development, accreditation readiness, personnel management, and ensuring that all necessary accreditations are maintained with the American Psychological Association and the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Academic Affiliations. The incumbent will also be expected to maintain, extend, and/or develop positive collaborations with numerous educational institutions which provide VHI with psychology trainees for practicum and intern positions and doctoral dissertation research. The PTPM coordinates psychology training with a large number of diverse teams throughout the VHI, including working closely with all areas in which trainees are placed. Thus, the PTPM has oversight of 8 VA locations which range from urban to rural sites and serve nearly 80,000 Veterans. The incumbent ensures training is coordinated for psychology trainees; trainees have clear procedures, protections, and processes across the continuum of training levels; and that psychology training programs at all levels attain and maintain all accreditations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date. 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. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92111-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional