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 incumbent functions as a Psychologist within the Behavioral Health Service at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS); The Psychologist may be located at the Veterans Recovery Center (VRC). The Psychologist reports to the Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) Program Manager.
The Psychologist functions as a member of the VASNHS MHICM team and provides intensive case management services characterized by assertive outreach, individualized treatment planning, multidimensional orientation, and intensive delivery of services. Duties may include but are not limited to: Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services, including psychological assessment, and uses the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
Performs evaluations for the full range of mental health clients, particularly those with acute psychiatric symptoms, serious mental illness, and comorbid substance use disorders. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions for Veterans living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI), including individual and group psychotherapy, use of evidence-based interventions, family/couples therapy, psychoeducation, case/care management, and referrals as appropriate.
Frequent, direct contacts with Veterans to provide therapy and support. A focus on strengthening the Veteran's ability to address acute and chronic problems and improving overall quality of life. Use of naturalistic community settings for teaching and modeling problem solving skills. Provision of continuity of care within the framework established by MHICM RANGE. Outreach and assertive provision of services to treatment resistant Veterans.
Mobilization of environmental and organizational support including family members, professionals, and other interested parties. Participate in team staffing regarding Veteran selection, determination of treatment plans and goals, progress evaluation, discharge planning, and after care.
Work assertively and consistently with inpatient teams to assure continuity of care by providing consultation regarding clinical needs, treatment plans, and case management services for assigned Veterans. Is actively involved in readmission decisions, using the procedures established for this purpose. Completes clinical documentation according to MHICM RANGE. Work with other clinical programs and service lines that share in the care of assigned MHICM RANGE Veterans.
Provide documentation of Veteran care as prescribed by the MHICM, Medical Center Policies (MCPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Meet with VA, community, professional organizations and individuals as needed to carry out assigned developmental and implementation responsibilities. Accountable for practice, including Veteran visits, measuring outcomes to interventions, and meeting productivity standards.
Collaboratively completes treatment plans using Mental Health Suite. Completes required measures in the Behavioral Health Lab (BHL). Attend regularly scheduled treatment team meetings, daily huddles and other staff-related consultation meetings. Complete all clinical charting and documentation required by the health care system in a timely manner. Adheres to HIPPA, privacy regulations and VHA Directives related to release of information.
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday - schedule to be discussed during interview Compressed/Flexible: compressed TOD may be available 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. Contact v21ccoeedrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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: Ad hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 11703F, 11704F, 11705F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Grade Determinations: Grade 11 (Entry Level) Experience. None beyond the basic requirements. Assignment. Staff psychologists at this level diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders, and may conduct research. They may be assigned to any program area.
Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the close supervision of a licensed psychologist. Staff Psychologist, GS-12 (Developmental Level) Experience. At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11). Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist but with less intense supervision than at the GS-11 grade level.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations. 2. Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies. 3. Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures. 4.
Ability to conduct research activities, such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties). 5. Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team, including research participant relations, research documentation, data acquisition, maintenance, and collaboration. Assignment.
Staff psychologists at this level diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders, and may conduct research. They may be assigned to any program area. Staff Psychologist, GS-13 (Full Performance, Level) (Experience.
At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations. 2.
Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health. 3. Knowledge of clinical research literature. Assignment. This is the full performance level for staff psychologists. At this level, psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services, consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate.
They may be assigned to any VHA program and setting, such as inpatient or outpatient medicine, primary care, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, geriatrics, Compensation and Pension, Vet Centers, and the VHA National Center for Organization Development.
Psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. Among the modalities provided are individual, family, and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions. Psychologists consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.
Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation, teaching, training, and research activities. Preferred Experience: Experience working with populations with SMI; Clinical Case Management Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13. Physical Requirements: In accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5005 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/.
Cynthia.Davis6@va.gov · 360-750-5363
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $94602 – $175285/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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