Staff Psychologist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive -...

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 NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This is an open continuous announcement until September 25, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. The first cut-off date is 10/24/2025. Additional applications will be referred as needed. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual. The Organizational Location of the Position is: Community Living Center, Behavioral Health Team, Mental Health Service, VA North Texas Health Care System, Bonham, TX. Duties may include the following: This is a direct patient care position which requires General Core Psychology privileges and serves primarily an inpatient medical rehabilitation, palliative care and hospice population with complex and chronic, disabling disease. The employee treats a wide variety of medical and psychological conditions and demonstrates knowledge regarding the role and interaction of cognitive, personality, and other psychological functioning factors. The employee diagnoses psychological disorders through conducting a variety of assessment techniques including clinical interview, psychological, cognitive and capacity evaluations. Mental health treatment and prevention-oriented services will emphasize evidence-based and best practice approaches including individual, group, or couples/family therapy to patients and their families or caregivers alongside behavioral and/or environmental interventions. The individual will also provide evidence-based interventions to help CLC patients manage behavioral factors associated with behavioral medicine problems and to promote medical compliance. Consultation with other disciplines on the Community Living Center is a normal part of this practice. The employee may also be called upon to provide services to other areas of the hospital served by the Behavioral Health Team and/or assist with crisis management through Employee Assistance Program and the Critical Incident Team. The employee is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate. The incumbent works in the CLC, hospice and palliative care units as indicated by the needs of the service. The incumbent provides suicide risk assessment and safety planning as needed. This includes providing triage services for patients at elevated risk of harm to self or others. The incumbent may be called upon to assist with temporary coverage of services to other teams/programs during crises or staffing shortages. The incumbent assists with coverage of other mental health areas if deemed necessary by Service Leadership. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be Authorized 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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. 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. 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

Created: 2025-10-09