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.
Functions: Psychological assessment and consultation: The psychologist provides psychological assessment and consultation services on complex patients in the assigned area. Psychological assessment may involve interviewing or testing of patients or both. The psychologist informs other staff members of the types of problems for which psychological evaluations would be beneficial.
He or she selects the optimum battery of tests or procedures to gain the appropriate information in each case. He or she oversees the administration and scoring of psychological assessment procedures, interprets and reports the findings of the evaluation in the medical record in a timely fashion, and helps to integrate the findings into treatment planning for patients.
Psychological treatment: The psychologist utilizes appropriate therapeutic techniques or combinations of techniques as indicated by the specific needs of patients in the assigned clinical area(s). The types of psychological treatment interventions might involve individual or group psychotherapy, family or marital counseling, and other psychotherapeutic procedures as deemed appropriate to the patient's needs.
Will be trained in psychosocial rehabilitation techniques and will use these techniques in day to day patient treatment. Research: The psychologist may develop hypotheses and research designs and takes responsibility for the preparation and implementation of his or her research program. Outcome research will be expected on the new program being set-up in the CBOC's.
Research protocols are submitted for approval to the Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects as well as the Medical Center's research and Development Committee. The psychologist may serve as a consultant to other staff members on their research projects and may collaborate in carrying out interdisciplinary research.
The psychologist remains aware of current research by attending professional conferences and by reading professional publications; and the psychologist presents his or her own findings or theories at such meetings and/or in professional publications. Education and training: Psychology trainees may be placed under the supervision of the psychologist for training in psychological assessment, consultation, treatment and research.
In addition, the psychologist may conduct seminars, case conferences or other educational meetings in his or her areas of expertise. The psychologist will perform all other duties assigned by the Chief of Mental Health Services or designee, even though they may not be outlined above, as long as he or she can do so without violating ethical standards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Telework: Ad Hoc - as determined by the agency policy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91389-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Transcripts must be official or unofficial college transcripts. A copy of your certificate/degree or screenshot of your current classes are not a replacement of your transcript and they will not be used in the qualifying process. Your transcript must include your name and the name and full address of the institution.
If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume. 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/.
Katrina.Majors@va.gov · 443-421-5813
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $108486 – $167708/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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