Staff Psychologist (Local Recovery Coordinator)

Summary This position is eligible for 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 your start date. 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 application. Contact for questions. Responsibilities The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is recruiting for a Psychologist (Local Recovery Coordinator). The incumbent will assist in implementation of policies and procedures from the National Recovery Coordinator (NRC) and facilitate implementation of recovery oriented services in Mental Health programs which includes education of providers and veterans and their families on recovery and evaluation of implementation efforts. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assists with VA regional or local recovery-oriented trainings, meetings, or conferences as needed. Participates in facility Mental Health leadership meetings and policy planning groups. Provides appropriate support and resources to ensure that peer support services are able to accomplish their stated mission, goals, and objectives. Reviews and monitors the quality of work, provided by the peer support providing recommendations and feedback to the immediate supervisor. Meets regularly with peer support staff to develop goals and objectives that improve Veteran services. Coordinates comprehensive training on-site and through sponsored VHA Central Peer Support training for apprentices, specialists and supervisors. Provides recovery-oriented care to serious mental ill Veterans and completing all SMI Re-engagement duties. Coordinates and assists in the yearly Mental Health Summit the VISN requires. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional 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: 2025-12-05