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.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional If you are a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, or a Health Professions Trainee, you should apply to CBST-13094085-27-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 dand challenging situations;; Is a senior clinician who serves as a Chair or Co-Chair of the facility's Disruptive Behavior Committee and reports routinely to executive leadership; 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 #: 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 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) 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.