Clinical Psychologist

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.

The ADTP Clinical psychologist completes biopsychosocial assessment services and diagnoses substance use disorders and other co-occurring mental disorders, particularly for complex or acute Veterans. Veterans receiving services tend to have complex medical co-morbidities related to withdrawal management and require close collaboration with the Addiction Medicine, Psychiatric, or inpatient providers. The incumbent incorporates complex multiple causation in differential diagnoses and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Must have advanced practice skills in crisis management, de-escalation techniques, and brief assessment to identify co-morbid complications related to substance use. Provides a full range of comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Clinical care will be based on programmatic needs. Serves as lead clinician to a team of professionals who provide a full range of comprehensive, evidence-based assessment and psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy, evidence-based therapies (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for SUD, Contingency Management, Motivational Interviewing, etc.). Identifies patient problems requiring consultation with other medical center staff and makes appropriate referrals. Assures that appropriate referrals to RRTP, outpatient mental health, or other specialty programs (including community resources) are accomplished in a timely manner. Responsible for providing community outreach to complex Veterans who utilize crisis and/or emergency services with minimal treatment engagement. Monitors follow-up services via dashboards and other tracking mechanisms, for Veterans discharged from the inpatient units to ensure SAIL measures are met. Provides and refers patients, families, and significant others for counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention where appropriate. The incumbent assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. The incumbent consults with peers and supervisors as appropriate. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Telework: This position is eligible for telework on an Ad- Hoc Basis per agency policy EDRP Authorized: (Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.) Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.