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.

Clinical Responsibilities (90% of time): Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic and services including assessment, treatment, evaluation and consultation services on complex patients with problems of personality, emotional adjustment or mental illness and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. Performs evaluations for psychodiagnosis, treatment planning and functional evaluations. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including an individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy or marital counseling, consultation, rehabilitation and psychoeducation. Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities. Provide psychological consultation to Primary Care Providers and interventions for primary care patients identified with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses (e.g. depression, anxiety disorders, and substance misuse), as well as psychological factors affecting their physical condition (e.g. sleep disturbances, treatment compliance, and pain management}. Provide a full range of brief, solution focused therapeutic interventions such as cognitive and behavioral techniques, behavioral interventions, supportive therapy, and, when appropriate, insight-oriented therapy. Trained in psychosocial rehabilitation techniques to be applied in day to day patient treatment. Recovery and appropriate evidenced based treatments will be utilized as indicated. Academic/Teaching/Training (5% of time): Provides clinical supervision to Psychology practicum students, predoctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows for training in psychological assessment, consultation, treatment and research. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned. Conducts seminars, case conferences or other educational meetings in his or her areas of expertise Research (3% of time): May develop hypotheses and research designs and takes responsibility for the preparation and implementation of his or her research program. Serves as a consultant to other staff members on their research projects and may collaborate in carrying out interdisciplinary research. Attends professional conferences and reads professional publications to keep abreast of current research. Presents his or her own findings or theories at professional conferences and/or in professional publications. Other Significant Responsibilities (2% of time): May serve on Medical Center, VISN, and/or National VA committees or taskforces at the Chief of Mental Health's request. Performs all other duties assigned by the Chief of Mental Health Service or supervisory psychologist or designee, even though they may not be outlined above, as long as he or she can do so without violating ethical standards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Telework: May be authorized by Supervisor as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91389-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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). A psychologist who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation, which may result in termination of employment. 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.