Staff Psychologist - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program

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.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Mental Health Clinic (MHC) BHIP Psychologist provides psychology services to Veterans receiving care in the outpatient MHC in Shelbyville, IN. Clinical Responsibilities 1.Provides evidence-based counseling and/or psychological services to individuals, couples, and families in collaboration with multidisciplinary mental health staff to serve Veterans as needed or assigned. 2.Provides group psychotherapy for veterans seeking mental health treatment. 3.Conducts psychological testing. 4.Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of topics. 5.Willingly accepts additional and special assignments that are necessary to meet program goals or Veterans' needs. 6.Completes all clinical charting and documentation required by the medical center or healthcare system in a timely and accurate manner. Other Responsibilities: 1.May serve on assigned mental health committees or task forces. 2.May serve as a supervisor for interns or practicum students. 3.Represents the Medical Center at professional/program community group/events and committees as an MHC representative. 4.Participates in ongoing performance improvement initiatives within the MH Cor Psychiatry Service. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92037-0, 92038-0, 92039-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Margaret.Bordner@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 evaluation. 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.