Psychologist (Home Based Primary Care Program Director)

Psychologist (Home Based Primary Care Program Director)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Salisbury, North Carolina

Salary Range: $154924 - $201400 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Major Duties:

• The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program Director has specialized knowledge and expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of general mental health disorders/conditions and will have direct oversight of the HBPC Program Serves as resource person in the medical center for questions regarding Home Based Primary Care Commonwealth of the US, or the District of Columbia. The HBPC Program Director coordinates/directs the administrative and clinical aspects of a major specialty treatment program (Home Based Primary Care) Responsible for coordinating and directing the HBPC Program, including providing clinical supervision for interdisciplinary staffing, work assignments, budget, treatment services provided, and implementing policies and procedures that promote quality of care Supervises administrative employees assigned to the primary program as well as psychology staff within the program Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the HBPC program. This includes planning, directing, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluating the program Identifies program resource requirements and ensures appropriate acquisition and allocation of essential resources and account for the effective utilization of available resources in support of program activities Identifies and implements changes in the organizational structure of the HBPC program essential to ensuring confluence with changes in the treatment needs of the patient population Ensures effective integration of program efforts/activities with other medical center operations and with community-based agencies and activities Establishes, comprehends, interprets, and effectively communicates program emphasis, operating policy, and overall treatment philosophy to other operational entities Effectively manages general personnel policies and established practices regarding program operations as they relate to key employees and management actions with possible serious repercussions Ensures compliance with local and system-wide program policy manuals and directives Demonstrates leadership in addressing ethical issues that impact patients and staff in or beyond the organization and in the local health care community Develops educational program for staff and students of various disciplines including fellows and residents Forecasts new knowledge needs for changing environment, and plans, implements and evaluates strategies to meet those needs Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized for a Highly Qualified Candidate EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States Education: 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 OR (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND (4) Internships (a) Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern; (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR (d) Have completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified, the employee is required to maintain board certification) OR (e) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature, fulfilling this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program. Licensure: 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 Exception. Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j GS-14: Experience. At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (1) Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. (2) Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools. (3) Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. (4) Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. (5) Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. (6) Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards. (7) Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. Licensure: Must currently possess a full, current, and unrestricted license at the doctoral level. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/13/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12827233. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-13