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.
VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties and responsibilities are to practice independently in the provision of psychological services, consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate.
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. PC-MHI psychologist provides functional assessment, triage, brief intervention, education and consultative services regarding a wide range of mental health and behavioral medicine concerns, on referral from PACT providers. Provides a full range of psychological services to patients in Primary Care, including the Women's Clinic, and other medical settings.
Performs psychological evaluations of Primary Care patients who request or are otherwise identified by the primary care provider as needing assessment for possible behavioral health interventions or mental health treatment. Provides brief, time-limited behavioral health/psychotherapeutic interventions to patients in the Primary Care and Women's Clinic settings.
The psychologists design and implements effective treatment strategies based on clinical need, and incorporates new clinical procedures as indicated. Consults with Primary Care/Women's Clinics staff, and inpatient ward teams, on a wide variety of mental health and behavioral health-related patient care issues. Facilitates patient referrals to specialty Mental Health Services programs when clinically indicated.
Participates in the Psychology Training Program and may be responsible for clinical oversight of psychology students, interns, or postdoctoral fellows as assigned. Is involved in the training of medical students, psychiatric residents, and nursing students who train in the PC-MHI Clinic. Participates in the monitoring of performance measures that pertain to Outpatient Mental Health Services and PC-MHI.
Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by Mental Health Services and the VASLCHCS. Participates in program-wide outcome evaluation studies. Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm . Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: 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. 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 "Maybe authorized". Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 51736-0,51737-0,51738-0. 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/.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $86849 – $160922/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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