Staff Psychologist (Workplace Violence Prevention Program)

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.

If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, or a Health Professions Trainee, you should apply to CBST-13094087-27-TH Conducts comprehensive threat assessment for patient-, family-, and visitor-generated and employee-generated disruptive behavior; Formulates and implements clinically, organizationally, culturally, ethically, and legally grounded risk mitigation efforts in response to often ambiguous and challenging situations; Provides support, education, training, and consultation to all relevant stakeholders (e.g. patients, staff, leadership) on matters pertaining to workplace safety; Collaborates effectively with staff from a variety of disciplines and departments (e.g. Police Service, Human Resources/Labor Management Relations, Patient Experience) to promote positive engagement and maintain a high reliability culture of safety and reporting; Provides supervision of trainees conducting threat assessment and mitigation; Participates in program evaluation and/or research activities; Maintains competency to provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care; Will participate in all aspects of the WVPP; Serves as a supervisor for psychology trainees at all levels, and, when appropriate, as a consultant for trainees/staff in other closely related health care disciplines; May serve in an academic appointment and may be involved in the training of non-psychology trainees (e.g., psychiatry residents); May participate in relevant research, program evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives and may present outcome data and research at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings, as appropriate; Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm; subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 02377F, 02378F, 02379F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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. 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.