Staff Psychologist - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT)

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.

** A recruitment or relocation incentive may be given to a highly qualified applicant** Closing date has been extended until 8/25/26. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional As a member of the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT), also known as the Trauma Recovery Outpatient Program (TROP), the Psychologist's primary responsibility is to implement treatment and service coordination for individuals diagnosed with PTSD. He/she will provide clinical services appropriate to the complexity of the problem and coordinate additional services for the veteran when necessary (e.g., referrals for in-patient, chemical dependency, etc.). Major Duties: Attends and fully participates in regular meetings/case consultations within the PCT. Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses of mental disorders, particularly for individuals diagnosed with PTSD, and is a designated specialist for individuals with co-occurring PTSD and Substance Use Disorders (PTSD-SUD). Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others about the signs, symptoms, treatments, and expected treatment outcomes to patients and their families. In consultation with the PCT, provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family and group psychotherapies, whether in an in-person format or through the use of telecommunication equipment. Participates and completes training/supervision in evidence-based treatments for PTSD (e.g.,Prolonged Exposure; Cognitive Processing Therapy). Being a member of the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (MHC) and PTSD Care Team (PCT), the psychologist will work within an interdisciplinary model that ensures consultation about specific patient problems and sharing of each team member's area(s) of specialized knowledge. As a PCT member, the Psychologist will integrate his/her work with other mental health service programs, including Primary Care Mental Health Integration, inpatient, and Substance Use Disorder (previously known as CDTP) programs May provide PTSD consultation and educational services to health care professions/employees throughout the Medical Center, Veterans Center and community in conjunction with the PCT. Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team, established by the program manager/leader and/or Chief of Mental Health Service. Assist PCT Coordinator in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data- driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program. Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs to effectively coordinate services. Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients. Attends service-wide Mental Health Staff meetings and other specific program meetings at the direction of the TROP Program Manager and Chief Psychologist. Complies with peer review/case presentation procedures and attends peer review meetings when called. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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: May be approved on a limited ad hoc basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 09766F, 09767F, 09768F 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. 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.