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.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties: Inpatient Consultation and Liaison Services: Conduct brief psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations for inpatient medical patients, including cognitive screenings and determining need for neuropsychological or dementia evaluations. Provide brief, evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to inpatients with medical and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Assess and consult on patient capacity/competency for medical decision-making and independent living. Deliver crisis intervention services, including suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and evaluation for involuntary holds. Serve as an interdisciplinary team member, offering psychological expertise to medical, nursing, and other clinical staff. Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers on psychological concerns, coping, and treatment options.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in compliance with VA standards. MH Access Clinic Responsibilities: Provide same-day/walk-in coverage for patients entering mental health services. Conduct brief needs assessments and suicide risk screenings. Develop treatment plans, determine disposition, and refer patients across the MH continuum of care. Provide brief episodes of care and assist with follow-up for high-risk or recently discharged patients.
Academic/Teaching/Research: Provide consultation and training on common mental and behavioral health conditions. Supervise psychology interns, fellows, and practicum students. Teach seminars or workshops for trainees and staff. Participate in the Psychology Training Committee. Conduct approved psychological research individually or in collaboration. Option to apply for faculty appointment at UT Health San Antonio.
Administrative/Program Evaluation/Outcome Measurement: Follow operational policies and procedures for treatment teams. Coordinate with other health care programs to ensure continuity of services. Assist with programming across mental health services as needed. Meet national and local performance measures, including screenings and clinical reminders. Serve on Psychology or Mental Health Service committees or work groups.
Comply with CPRS documentation standards, including timely notes, coding, and patient checkout. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified candidate(s) Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact ???????VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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: Available, ad-hoc only, as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD01328F, PD01327F, and PD01326F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $94397 – $174906/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-23.
This is a Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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