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.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Works as a part of a multi-disciplinary team within BHIP, providing various assessment, therapy, and rehabilitative services for Veterans with a wide range of mental and behavioral health diagnoses and symptoms.
Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including, but not limited to, comprehensive psychological assessments, psychological testing and interpretation, and use of the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques to provide quality care to a wide range of patient populations, including specific patient populations.
Provides assessment and treatment services in a full continuum of clinical settings and modalities to include individual, group, couples/family therapy, video telehealth, telephonic, and face-to-face care formats. Makes use of evidence-based treatments for a full range of patient populations and psychiatric conditions covered in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th Edition (DSM-V).
Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients with the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Participates in treatment team meetings with patients and interdisciplinary staff to recommend and review treatment plans. Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others as needed.
Provides consultation and advice to professional staff within their BHIP team, the BHIP program, the Mental Health Service, and to community providers, concerning clinical assessment findings, appropriate treatment plans for patients, and patient care issues.
Responsible for timely completion of clinical reminders, consults, return to clinic orders, open encounters, documentation, secure messages, patient correspondence, and other clinical-administrative requirements as required by the MHS, Medical Center or healthcare system, and/or VA. Returns patient phone calls and provides guidance to patients on treatment options in a timely manner.
Accomplishes suicide risk screenings, risk assessments, safety plans, behavior reports, and other processes relevant to suicide prevention standards. Provides case management for identified populations as indicated. Functions independently as a member of the Dayton VAMC Staff, with full clinical privileges as requested and approved during the credentialing process.
Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Provides psychotherapy and/or psychological assessments to include psychological testing for other programs in the Mental Health Service when necessary. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 0800-1630, Monday-Friday Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 93048A, 93049A, and 93050A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for a Highly Qualified Applicant. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact brandi.gibbs@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $86417 – $160119/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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