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.
GS-11 - Staff Psychologist (BHIP) Major Duties Conducts diagnostic interviews, psychological evaluations, and suicide risk assessments for Veterans Provides brief, evidence-based individual, group, and family interventions within BHIP Applies structured clinical methods to support diagnostic clarification and treatment planning Delivers consultation to interdisciplinary team members on behavioral health conditions and interventions Provides services via telehealth when clinically indicated Educates patients and families on conditions, treatments, and self-management Documents clinical care in accordance with VA standards Administrative / Program Role Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, treatment planning, and care coordination Completes clinical documentation and workload capture per performance requirements Engages in training, supervision, and professional development Supports BHIP program operations and assigned initiatives GS-12 - Staff Psychologist (BHIP) Major Duties Independently conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for diagnostic clarification and treatment planning Provides a full range of evidence-based psychotherapies, including individual, group, and family interventions Integrates assessment data, clinical interviews, and medical history into treatment recommendations Serves as a consultant on complex behavioral health presentations Delivers care via in-person and telehealth modalities Provides supervision and training to trainees and students, as assigned Develops and delivers education on behavioral health treatment and best practices Administrative / Program Role Supports program implementation, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives Monitors outcomes and contributes to performance improvement efforts Coordinates care across disciplines and levels of care Participates in program development and service-level initiatives GS-13 - Staff Psychologist (BHIP) Major Duties Provides advanced evaluation and treatment of complex and high-risk behavioral health conditions Delivers a full spectrum of evidence-based psychotherapies across modalities Leads consultation across interdisciplinary teams as a behavioral health subject matter expert Provides supervision to psychologists, trainees, and multidisciplinary staff Develops, implements, and evaluates BHIP or related clinical programs Designs and delivers training and contributes to staff development Participates in and may lead research aligned with program goals Administrative / Program Role Leads program operations, including planning, implementation, and evaluation Oversees quality improvement and performance measures Coordinates across service lines to ensure continuity of care Represents Psychology Service in committees and workgroups Contributes to policy, clinical standards, and service improvements There are two vacancies being recruited for through this announcement.
One is located at the North West San Antonio VA Clinic, 9939 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78251-1900, the other is located at the Balcones Heights VA Clinic, 4522 Fredricksburg Road, Suites A-10/A-88/A-100, San Antonio, TX 78201 - 6521 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc only, as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD51671-F, PD51672-F, PD51673-F, and PD51671-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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.
Applications close on 2027-10-22.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This is a Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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