Summary
The Peace Corps Office of Volunteer Health Services is seeking a Supervisory Psychologist or Psychiatrist to lead the Behavioral Health and Outreach Unit. The purpose of this position is to oversee both clinical and non-clinical staff and Volunteer Health System programs, including Psychiatry, Psychology, and Well-Being. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer of Medical Services and is also open to both 0180-Psychology Series Psychologists and 0602 - Physician Series Psychiatrists.Major Duties
The Behavioral Health and Outreach Officer performs the following major duties: Designs, implements and monitors health performance measure; evaluates program effectiveness through literature reviews, data analysis, and evidence-based assessment. Collaborates with other federal agencies and external partners on public health and behavioral health initiatives. Provides program-level oversight of Volunteer clinical care quality, medical policy application, and health service standards. Participates in medical review boards and provides guidance to staff on therapeutic environments, clinical approaches, and strategies promoting self-reliance and adaptive behavior. Uses advanced diagnostic and assessment tools to evaluate psychological conditions and develop comprehensive treatment plans, including in overseas settings. Supervises subordinate staff, assigning work, setting priorities, allocating resources, and providing technical and administrative oversight. Manages disciplinary issues, resolves formal and informal complaints, and implements work improvement plans as needed.Education
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements generally as stated in paragraph A in the individual occupational requirements. Degree: Major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below: Clinical psychology: For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. OR Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Licensure For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician or Psychologist or Psychiatrist from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.Requirements
Applicants selected for this position are subject to the following Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old. Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service (see www.sss.gov). Prior to employment, Peace Corps will review records for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former employees, as required by statutes 5 USC 3322 and 22 USC 2507b. You must submit a signed statement acknowledging adherence to the Peace Corps Conditions of Employment before your first day. You must successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. This requirement is not applicable to current agency US Direct Hire employees who have completed a probationary period or current Experts who have served for more that 12 months. This position is eligible for additional reappointments, per 22 USC §2506 (a)(8). The initial appointment is a term of five years and subsequent reappointments are in terms of up to five years.Evaluations
Applications are reviewed after the announcement closes. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or missing information may affect our ability to verify your eligibility or qualifications. We use a multi-step application review process: 1. Eligibility We review your resume and supporting documents to confirm you meet the eligibility requirements of the position.You will be rated ineligible if: You are outside of the area of consideration (i.e., who may apply). Refer to the "This job is open to" section for more information about the area of consideration. Refer to the "Required Documents" section for more information about the documentation required to verify your eligibility to apply. 2. Minimum Qualifications, Rating and Ranking After we determine you meet the eligibility requirements, we assess your experience by comparing your resume to the specialized experience required for the grade level(s) to which you applied. A "final score cut point" may be used when reviewing applications. We also review other qualification factors, such as Selective Placement Factors and education requirements.After we have determined that you meet the minimum requirements, a Subject Matter Expert will conduct a structured resume review to assess your qualifications.You will be disqualified if: Your resume does not demonstrate that you possess the minimum qualifications. Refer to the "Specialized Experience" listed in the "Qualifications" section for more information about the minimum qualifications. Your resume does not demonstrate that you meet applicable Selective Placement Factors. If a Selective Placement Factor is required to qualify for this job announcement, more information about Selective Placement Factors is listed in the "Qualifications" section. You do not meet the applicable education requirements or did not submit supporting documentation to verify that you meet the requirements. If specific education is required to qualify for this job announcement, more information about the education requirements can be found in the "Qualifications" and "Education" sections. You inflate or falsify qualifications, education, or experience on your resume. 3. Referral and Selection Highly qualified applicants are referred to the selecting official. The selecting official may: Conduct a structured interview. Check your references. Request a writing sample or conduct an additional job-related assessment. You may preview the questionnaire for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948763How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. The complete application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/26/2026 to receive consideration.To submit your application: Click "Apply Online" to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to answer the questions presented in the application, upload your resume, and other supporting documents. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. Please note: It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire responses) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. We will not modify answers or documents submitted by an applicant. Additional information on how to submit your online application may be found on the USAJOBS Help Center. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.The Peace Corps provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please contact the Office of Civil Rights at 202-692-2139. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.What to Expect Next
Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated once the announcement closes. You will receive another notification about the status of your application, after we have completed our review. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and by going to the "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status". For a more detailed update of your application status, you may go to "more information" under the individual vacancy. After we have determined that you meet the minimum requirements, a Subject Matter Expert will conduct a structured resume review to assess your qualifications. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, you will be disqualified from further consideration. If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to provide status updates for applicants. You can elect to activate the status updates from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process.Required Documents
Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which establish your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide any of these items, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will be disqualified from further consideration.All required documents listed below, as applicable to you, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement, 05/26/2026. 1) Resume - All applicants must submit a detailed resume that includes all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid), job titles, and duties performed: You must limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine eligibility and qualifications. The resume must be uploaded under the "Resume" document type in the application system. You may submit only one resume. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the latest submission in the "Resume" document type will be reviewed. The following information must be included for each position listed in your resume: Name of the employer Official position title Start and end dates of employment (including month, day, and year) If you are a current federal employee or former federal employee, you must include your pay plan, series, and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) A detailed list of duties and accomplishments Resumes that do not contain the required details may be considered incomplete and could result in disqualification from further consideration.TIP: To ensure your resume includes all required information, use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS.If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will be disqualified from further consideration.2) Proof of Eligibility to Apply - Your application must include documentation that demonstrates you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the hiring authorities listed in the "Who May Apply" section of this announcement to receive further consideration. Proof of eligibility includes:Veterans' Preference Documentation - If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must upload all required documentation with your application. For details on Veteran's Preference, visit FedsHireVets. Documents required to verify Veterans' Preference include: DD-214 - Must be the member 4 copy, showing dates of service, character of service, and discharge type. If you are a Veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more, you must also submit: SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference) VA Letter stating your disability rating. Transcript(s) - If you are using education to substitute for some or all of the Specialized Experience requirement, or if there is a basic education requirement for this position, you must submit an official or unofficial transcript with your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial application. Official transcripts may be requested if you are selected for the position. Please review the "Education" section of this announcement for additional details.Other Information
Position Information: This is not a bargaining unit position. The minimum and maximum salaries listed on this announcement includes locality pay. Peace Corps Information: This is a federal civilian position in the Excepted Service, and the incumbent will serve as a member of the Foreign Service. Peace Corps employees are paid under the Foreign Personnel (FP) pay system, which differs from the General Schedule (GS) pay system. In the FP pay system, lower grade level numbers indicate higher levels of responsibility and pay. The FP-09 is the lowest, entry-level, grade and the FP-01 is the highest, senior-level, grade. If this is your first federal appointment, you may request credit for prior applicable non-federal service toward your leave Service Computation Date. Approval of credit must be granted prior to your first federal appointment and is subject to agency review and documentation requirements. This position is eligible for situational telework only. The Peace Corps uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. The Peace Corps is a drug-free workplace. Additional hiring needs may be filled through this vacancy. Intelligence Background Information: Peace Corps Manual Section 611 is applicable to this position: This prohibits the employment of certain persons previously engaged in intelligence activities or connected with intelligence agencies within the past 10 years. If you have ever worked for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), you are not eligible for employment at the Peace Corps in any capacity, and you should not apply for employment at the Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period after Peace Corps employment ceases. Applicants who indicate on the announcement questionnaire that they, or a family member, have an intelligence connection will be required to submit a completed Intelligence Background Questionnaire. The Peace Corps Office of Human Resources will provide instructions for submitting this form after the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide the completed questionnaire will result in disqualification from further consideration. If you have any type of possible intelligence connection, your application will not be processed until this form is submitted. Except when the CIA or the National Security Agency (NSA) is involved (see below), if your connection with an Intelligence Agency involves an immediate family member who is employed or has been employed in intelligence, the immediate family member should complete the form. If you have an immediate family member who is employed or has been employed with the CIA, please contact your family member in person (not by phone, email, social networking, or any other means that is not in person) and ask him or her to contact the Office of General Counsel at the CIA. If you or an immediate family member have been employed by or associated with the NSA, you or your family member must contact the NSA Prepublication Review Office at (443) 634-4095.
