This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your 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 complete review of the EDRP application.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The HBPC Psychologist is a licensed independent provider, at the full performance level, who will work with the HBPC Team to provide interdisciplinary assessment and long-term, healthcare management for Veterans who live with chronic disease, psychosocial challenges, and possible cognitive decline.
The HBPC Psychologist will have a unique role within the HBPC Team as an advocate for, and provider of evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment. Duties include but are not limited to: Participates in the determination of the appropriateness of patients for admission to the HBPC Program. Assesses the patient's continuing need for HBPC care and plan for HBPC discharge when indicated. Provides psychological services in the home of the Veteran or in the community.
Participates in interdisciplinary care meetings and the development and implementation of the individual plan of care for assigned panel of patients, to include through home visits or Telehealth as indicated. Provides evaluations related to cognitive deficits and performing capacity assessments when there are questions related to a patient's ability to make medical decisions, perform other specific functions, or live independently.
Provides behavioral/motivational interventions to manage pain, disability, sleep problems, facilitate weight management, promote smoking cessation and improved adherence to medical plan of care. Provides services to the caregivers of patients when such care is related to the patient's overall plan of care. Assesses and supports the caregiver's capability to continue to provide care.
Collaborates with the team in suicide risk assessment, management, and prevention activities, as well as assessment and management of other behavioral safety concerns including elder abuse or neglect, domestic violence, or other behaviors putting Veterans or caregivers at risk of harm.
Conducts appropriate clinical reviews or conduct assessments in the home to develop treatment goals and plans based on comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment of the patient and the caregiver. Reviews the progress toward goals at regular intervals, as a team, on a quarterly basis, or more frequently when there is a change in the patient's condition. Coordinates the process of care with the other team members to maximize efficiency and improve clinical outcomes.
Documents all patient care activities in a timely manner, defined by local policies. Provide teaching and support to the HBPC interdisciplinary team so that all team members may collaborate to address behavioral and mental health concerns as part of the plan of care. Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces. Represents psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, as assigned.
Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm (Monday thru Friday) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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) 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: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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/.
Shemena.Escoe@va.gov · (918) 351-3068
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $90289 – $167294/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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