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.
Staff psychologists diagnose mental health disorders, conduct psychological, and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments, treat and provide rehabilitation for people experiencing mental health symptoms through a variety of modalities, including but are not limited to individual, group, and family psychotherapies, rehabilitation, and other interventions such as biofeedback, recovery, and environmental interventions.
The ACT team provides evidence-based treatments, psychological assessments treatment planning, wrap around and referral services and case management for veterans with substance use problems and co-occurring mental health conditions as part of a multidisciplinary program.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Conducts basic psychological assessments and diagnostic interviews for individuals with substance use disorders, using established assessment batteries and templates. Provides structured, manualized, or protocol-driven trauma informed therapeutic interventions (e.g., skills-based groups, motivational enhancement sessions) for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Assists with training activities by presenting selected case material, co-facilitating groups with trainees, or demonstrating specific clinical procedures. Ensures timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation for all encounters, assessments, and care coordination activities, incorporating outcome measures and quality indicators as required by program and facility policy.
Participates in clinical research or quality improvement projects by helping design data collection tools, coordinating participant recruitment, and conducting basic data management and analysis within an established team. Supports the Psychology Service training program as needed by serving on committees, presenting at seminars and other activities.
Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using data-driven quality assurance processes as need. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 11096-F, 11097-F, 11098-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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cheryl.acosta@va.gov · 619-357-9249
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $161729 – $228000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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