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.
The ADTP Clinical psychologist completes biopsychosocial assessment services and diagnoses substance use disorders and other co-occurring mental disorders, particularly for complex or acute Veterans. Veterans receiving services tend to have complex medical co-morbidities related to withdrawal management and require close collaboration with the Addiction Medicine, Psychiatric, or inpatient providers.
The incumbent incorporates complex multiple causation in differential diagnoses and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Must have advanced practice skills in crisis management, de-escalation techniques, and brief assessment to identify co-morbid complications related to substance use. Provides a full range of comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
Clinical care will be based on programmatic needs. Serves as lead clinician to a team of professionals who provide a full range of comprehensive, evidence-based assessment and psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy, evidence-based therapies (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for SUD, Contingency Management, Motivational Interviewing, etc.).
Identifies patient problems requiring consultation with other medical center staff and makes appropriate referrals. Assures that appropriate referrals to RRTP, outpatient mental health, or other specialty programs (including community resources) are accomplished in a timely manner. Responsible for providing community outreach to complex Veterans who utilize crisis and/or emergency services with minimal treatment engagement.
Monitors follow-up services via dashboards and other tracking mechanisms, for Veterans discharged from the inpatient units to ensure SAIL measures are met. Provides and refers patients, families, and significant others for counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention where appropriate. The incumbent assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical findings, patient care decisions, and documentation.
The incumbent consults with peers and supervisors as appropriate. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Telework: This position is eligible for telework on an Ad- Hoc Basis per agency policy EDRP Authorized: (Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.) Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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/.
omar.smith2@va.gov · 9155647517
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $142752 – $185580/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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