VISN 23 is recruiting for 1 full-time Staff Psychologist for the Clinical Resource Hub (CRH). This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). The salary range listed reflects the GS base rate (not including locality). Upon selection, the salary will be adjusted to include locality.
VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Psychologists conduct psychological assessments, diagnose mental disorders, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities (e.g., individual, family and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions), provide adjunctive interventions for the treatment of medical disorders, and provide behavioral health consultation to providers on medical, mental health, and a variety of other patient care issues.
Psychologists administer and interpret psychological tests, including but not limited to tests of ability, aptitude, achievement, interests, personality, cognitive functioning, and mental health. Duties include, but are not limited to: - Conducts comprehensive psychological assessments and formulates diagnostic impressions using standardized and clinically appropriate methods.
- Delivers evidence-based and evidence-informed psychotherapy for mental health, substance use, behavioral, and psychosocial concerns within granted clinical privileges. - Completes all required clinical documentation and charting in accordance with healthcare system timelines, quality standards, and accreditation requirements. - Provides clinical supervision to unlicensed staff and trainees, guidance and education to assigned staff in psychological service delivery.
- Serves as a resource to other professional personnel by offering consultation regarding psychological services and treatment planning. - Offers education to patients, patients' family members, professional staff, and trainees on mental health conditions and treatment approaches. - Performs risk assessments for self-harm or harm to others and implements suicide prevention and crisis management procedures.
- Functions as a contributing member of multidisciplinary medical and mental health teams in inpatient, outpatient, or specialty care settings. - Participates in performance improvement and quality assurance activities relevant to psychological services and assigned clinical programs. - Abides by the ethical principles addressed by psychology licensing boards. - Supports and/or participates in scientific activity. - May serve on internal and external committees.
- May have administrative responsibilities of limited scope and complexity. Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer.
The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CT Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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: This is a remote position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 99256, 99255, 99253 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
KELSEY.ALBANESE@VA.GOV · (515) 699-5999 X22023
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $63795 – $118204/yr.
Yes, this position is fully remote.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-30 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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