# Psychologist (Program Manager)- Inpatient Mental Health

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/3c37bb73-1669-4469-8bac-8197db7117dc

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Management
- Location: Battle Creek, MI
- Salary: 144203 – 187470 USD per year

## Summary

This position manages an inpatient mental health program within the VA system, overseeing clinical operations, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance while maintaining direct clinical responsibilities. It suits experienced psychologists ready to lead a multidisciplinary team and balance administrative oversight with therapeutic practice.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Group Therapy

## Required

- Doctoral degree in psychology from APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited program (clinical, counseling, or clinical neuropsychology specialty)
- Current unrestricted license to practice psychology at doctoral level in U.S. state or territory
- Completed APA or CPA accredited professional psychology internship
- At least three years experience as a professional psychologist
- At least one year experience equivalent to GS-13 grade level
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines
- Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines
- Ability to manage and direct multidisciplinary staff
- U.S. citizenship or demonstrate inability to recruit qualified citizens

## Nice to have

- Long-term care experience
- Board certification by American Board of Professional Psychology

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890300700