Staff Psychologist - PTSD, EDRP & Recruitment/...

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 This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is October 10 , 2025. Additional applications will be referred as needed. (NOTE: Applications expire after 90 days. Please update application thru USAJobs if you wish to be reconsidered.) The incumbent serves as a full performance PTSD psychologist at the Amarillo VA Health Care System Behavioral Health Department, which provides multidisciplinary team dynamic approach to patient care and treatment. The PTSD psychologist will be working with Veterans diagnosed with PTSD, many of whom are combat war veterans. Duties include provision of culturally sensitive care, ability to adapt treatments to meet needs of Veterans with TBI, sensory changes, and/or cognitive changes; knowledge of VA/DOD clinical practice guidelines for PTSD; familiarity with evidence-based treatments for PTSD and co-occurring disorders including depression, substance use, and insomnia; and knowledge of military culture. Provides specialized psychological services for PTSD at all levels of complexity and comorbid conditions to include intake evaluation, diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy, and patient/family education. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and psycho-education classes. Regularly uses valid measurement instruments to monitor treatment progress and guide clinical decision making, and guide treatment planning. Uses shared decision making to arrive at clinical decisions and develop treatment plans. Provides motivational enhancement activities to prepare Veterans to participate in clinically appropriate care and engage in treatment. Develops person-centered, culturally sensitive treatment plans to address mental health needs of patients. Conducts evaluations to aid in the differential diagnosis of complex cases. Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients. Ensures efficiency and continuity of service delivery to PTSD patients when enrolled in treatment and appropriately transitions patients out of specialty PTSD services when treatment has ended. Implements process and outcome measures to evaluate the impact of providing specialty mental health services on patients with PTSD. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. 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 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) 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 Available Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position. Functional Statement #: 54142-F Preferred Experience: 2 years of experience providing Evidence Based Practices for PTSD Competency-based training in Cognitive Processing Therapy or Prolonged Exposure 2 years of experience conducting psychological assessment of mental health conditions Knowledge of military culture 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: 2025-11-15