Staff Psychologist

This position is intermittent, which means there are no set hours or days scheduled on a regular basis. The New Jersey VA Health Care System is seeking qualified candidates for an intermittent Psychologist position at the Lyons VA in New Jersey. NOTE: This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals.

Duties: The incumbent provides psychological care and services to Veterans with mental health conditions. The incumbent also offers mental health consultation and liaison support to primary care providers within the primary care clinic at the Lyons Mental Health Clinic. Provides individual psychotherapy to Veterans experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including those identified by primary care providers as having depression, PTSD, suicidal ideation, or alcohol and/or substance use disorders. Additionally, provides couples counseling and family therapy when clinically appropriate. Conducts mental health triage for Veterans referred by primary care providers for urgent mental health concerns or for those requiring support, intervention, or risk assessment. Delivers time-limited individual and group psychotherapies designed to promote healthy adjustment to long-term medical conditions, with particular emphasis on Veterans whose medical issues increase their risk for secondary complications. Participates in the collection of assessment information and the development of comprehensive treatment plans for Veterans. Serves on hospital committees as assigned and functions as an advisor, consultant, and resource to medical center staff. Maintains accurate records and follow-up data for assigned Veterans. Contributes to program planning by evaluating the effectiveness of mental health services and recommending modifications to better meet the needs of the Veteran population. VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: This position has no set tour hours; work is scheduled based on clinical demand and the employee is compensated only for hours actually worked. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000

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 dentification 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.