Staff Psychologist - Behavioral Health ...

Summary 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. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Staff Psychologist in Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP), serves in the Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences (MHBS) Service Line of the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (NAVAHCS). The incumbent plays a central role in the ongoing BHIP team consultation and coordination, to triage and distribute mental health consultation and treatment requests, including those made directly by Veterans. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinates of patient care within the BHIP, to maximize timely access to the most appropriate level of care to include Triage, disposition, and coordination of treatment referrals to BHIP from other MHBS programs, other departments across the facility, and from other VA's. Organizes and directs the administrative, operational, and patient care activities, along with performing and being guided by outcome evaluation data to maximize access to care and identify possible barriers to care. Provides clinical and consultation services including performing psycho-diagnostic and cognitive screening evaluations for Veterans, in crisis and non-crisis situations. Provides clinical supervision and/or consultation to various disciplines and levels of training, and may be involved in Psychology Training Program, Training Committee, and supervising trainees. Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces. Represents psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, and at professional/program community group/events and committees. Participates in leadership roles on local, state and national professional organizations as necessary. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to highly qualified candidates. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , 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: Ad hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Bargaining Unit: Yes Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a trial period. 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 (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). Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Licensure. Applicants must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. [Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a

Created: 2025-07-18