Staff Psychologist (Pain Psychologist)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply Responsibilities Duties: Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services, including assessment, and uses the most appropriate techniques to provide quality care, with particular attention to patients with pain conditions, co-morbid medical problems, and co-morbid substance use disorders; Provides a full range of psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, group, and family psychotherapies, as well as caregiver stress management for patients with pain conditions and co-morbid substance use disorders; Works collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team within the Comprehensive Pain Clinic; Provides consultation to professional staff within the Boise VAMC system and to community providers concerning clinical assessment and appropriate treatment for patients with chronic pain, and coordinates services with other healthcare programs; Assists in the program design, development, and implementation of procedures for the Comprehensive Pain Clinic; Complies with all medical record documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes). Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Comprehensive Pain Clinic and PM&R Service; Performs other duties as assigned. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees to assist in diagnostic formulation and appropriate treatment expectations regarding the Veterans they serve; May provide direct clinical supervision, training, and oversight to various disciplines and levels of training, including trainees seeking licensure in psychology (e.g., graduate students, psychology interns, psychology doctoral fellows); May provide training and clinical supervision to trainees in other mental health disciplines, medical students, nursing students, and others, as assigned. May serve on medical center committees or task forces as related to diagnosis, assessment, and/or treatment issues associated with the integrated primary care and mental health programs; May represent the medical center at professional/program/community events and committees; May serve on service, medical center, VISN, and/or national committees or task forces related to assigned program; Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: At the discretion of the service chief. Telework: Per agency policy -Ad Hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS 0180 13, Pain Psychologist Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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. 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: 2026-04-13