Staff Psychologist (Neuropsychologist)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Neuropsychological duties include but not limited to: GS-13: Advanced Assessment & Intervention Conducts comprehensive, complex neuropsychological evaluations for a wide spectrum of neurological and psychiatric conditions. Selects, administers, interprets, and integrates advanced neuropsychological tests with full professional autonomy. Provides in-depth feedback, diagnostic clarification, and detailed treatment recommendations to Veterans, caregivers, and providers. Develops and delivers cognitive rehabilitation strategies and evidence-based interventions when indicated. Consultation, Team Leadership & Collaboration Serves as a subject matter expert for cognitive functioning within interdisciplinary teams. Provides high-level consultation to medical providers, mental health clinicians, rehabilitation teams, and care coordinators. Advises on differential diagnosis, capacity issues, functional implications, and treatment planning. Program Development & Quality Improvement Leads or contributes significantly to quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation, and clinical workflow optimization in neuropsychology or related services. May oversee testing protocols, materials, test security, and standard operating procedures for neuropsychological assessment services. Teaching, Training & Supervision Provides supervision, consultation, and training to psychology trainees, technicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues. Contributes to continuing education and professional development within the service. Documentation & Compliance Produces high-level integrated reports that synthesize complex data and support diagnostic accuracy and evidence-based care. Adheres to all professional, ethical, and regulatory standards. GS-12: Assessment & Intervention Conducts comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for a wide range of neurological, psychiatric, and medical conditions. Selects, administers, and scores tests appropriate to referral questions with moderate autonomy. Interprets cognitive and psychological data under general supervisory oversight. Provides individualized feedback sessions, psychoeducation, and recommendations to Veterans, families, and providers. Assists in cognitive rehabilitation, compensation strategy training, and behavioral interventions where appropriate. Consultation & Collaboration Provides consultative support to interdisciplinary teams regarding cognitive functioning, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Participates in multidisciplinary case discussions and makes recommendations to medical, mental health, and rehabilitation providers. Documentation & Compliance Produces integrated neuropsychological reports that synthesize test data, behavioral observations, and collateral information. Ensures documentation meets accreditation standards and professional ethical requirements. Program & Professional Activities Maintains competency through continuing education in neuropsychology and related evidence-based practices. GS-11: Serves as an entry-level clinical psychologist functioning under close supervision while developing foundational competencies in neuropsychological assessment and intervention. Provides supervised assessment, treatment planning, cognitive screening, and clinical support for Veterans with neurological, medical, and psychiatric conditions. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Can be changed based on agency need. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized to highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60559F, 60560F, 60561F 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.