Senior Psychologist (Service Chief)

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

** This JOA has been amended to change closing date to 8/14/2026*** The Miami VA Healthcare Systems (MVHCS) is a general medical, psychiatric and surgical facility. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and limited research. Comprehensive healthcare is provided through primary care and long-term care in the areas of dentistry, extended care, medicine, neurology, oncology, physical medicine, psychiatry, rehabilitation and surgery. The Miami VA Medical Center is part of the Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8), which includes facilities in Florida and Puerto Rico. The Miami VA Medical Center also supports eight (7) Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) throughout the State of Florida which provides a wide range of primary care and community-based outpatient mental health services. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Overseeing Psychological Support Service (PSS), coordinating psychological service with PSS Lead and team, for staff, patient and families during crises and disasters. Representing Psychology at medical Staff Professional Standard Board, Clinical Service Chiefs Council, Directors Staff Meeting and other Miami VA Healthcare System entities. Performing psychological consultations, screenings and evaluations. Providing a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual and group psychotherapy, psychoeducation, treatment planning, and participation in therapeutic community. .Responsible for all Psychology staff recruitment and selection, and competency evaluations, performance appraisals, setting workload and documentation goals and guidelines, clinical assignments, supervision, scope of care and privileging, and supervisory disciplinary issues. Responsibilities include oversight of approximately fifty doctoral staff psychologists, multiple psychology/mental health technicians, multiple peer specialists, clerical staff, pre-doctoral interns, post-doctoral residents and practicum students. Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V8_EDRP_Miami@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement # 30017F 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). 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.