Staff Psychologist

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 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK SETTING, MAJOR DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES The position is located in the Portland metropolitan area or within one of the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The psychologist works within the Mental Health Division's (MHD) Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team. The psychologist is expected to have strong communication and/or team-building skills. BHIP utilizes an interdisciplinary team model of patient care to deliver biopsychosocial treatment for Veterans, with psychologists functioning as core members of these treatment teams. BHIP psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental health disorders through a variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. Individual, family, and group psychotherapy modalities are provided; other interventions such as biofeedback, psychological hypnosis, and environmental interventions require special privileging. Additionally, Telemedicine approaches may be used to provide clinical care. BHIP psychologists consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. Further, BHIP psychologists may be involved in training, program evaluation, and/or research activities. Work Schedule: 0800-1630 Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Available 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 #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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 identification 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: 2026-05-13