Staff Psychologist (PCMHI) - 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 VA Careers - Psychologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This announcement will remain posted until filled. The first cutoff for consideration is: 10/9/2025. Duties include, but are not limited to: Administrative Assisting in coordinating programming within various mental health (MH) programs with psychology Program Managers as well as with discipline supervisors of affected staff assigned to these programs. Serving as representative for Psychology Service on various Psychology Service, MH Service Line, System or VISN administrative committees or work groups. Additional duties as assigned. Clinical Providing a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including the use of psychological testing for patients within VATVCBHCS in areas of specific interest/expertise, including specialized health psychology assessments such as pre-bariatric surgery & transplant psychological assessment/intervention. Performing psychological evaluations for individual with MH & medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification & treatment planning recommendations. These evaluations employ a comprehensive diagnostic interview, review of available records, collateral contract when available, as well as objective & cognitive tests when indicated. Providing a range of psychological therapeutic interventions, including group & individual formats, with individuals with MH/medical disorders utilizing empirically supported modalities when indicated. Services may be delivered in a face-to-face &/or telehealth format. Consulting with & serving as resource for other professional personnel concerning the needs for, evaluation of & development of psychological services. Dealing effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests & points of view. Academic/Teaching/Research May be asked to prepare & teach seminars/workshops for VATVCBHCS trainees/staff on topics within interest/competency areas. May be asked to serve as a member of various VATVCBHCS MH, VATVCBHCS &/or VISN committees. Work Schedule: Fulltime, Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual: Relocation incentives may be authorized to full-time Federal employees who must change worksites & physically relocate to a different geographic area when the approving official determines that without the incentive, it would be difficult to fill the position with a high-quality candidate. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual: Recruitment incentives may be authorized to full-time, part time or intermittent individuals in their first appointment as a Federal employee or to a newly appointed former Federal employee with at least a 90-day break in service. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary & 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) & 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 #: 53928-F, 53929-F & 53930-F 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. You may be required to serve a probationary 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications HPT's pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred & tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. All applicants pending license requirements may be hired as a temporary graduate psychologist. 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. Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. For the purpose of meeting this requirement, the term

Created: 2025-10-09