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.
*** Recruitment or Relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible, highly qualified candidates! *** The Staff Psychologist plays a dynamic and essential role within the Neuropsychology Clinic, driving its success through expert neuropsychological assessment and innovative neurocognitive rehabilitation therapy. They also contribute to shaping the next generation of psychologists by actively participating in the Psychology Internship Training Committee, providing direct supervision to interns, and leading impactful training seminars. Major duties include but are not limited to: Delivers a full spectrum of psycho-diagnostic services and selects the most effective psychotherapeutic techniques to ensure exceptional patient care. Completes, in a timely manner, all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate. Provides clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training, including trainees seeking licensure in psychology. Offers leadership guidance and consultation to staff of units to which assigned. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients. Delivers engaging training to medical center staff, medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students, fellows and other graduate or post-graduate trainees. Presents meaningful outcome data and research at VA, regional, and/or national scientific and professional conferences. Assists in preparation of Requests For Proposals and contributes to grant-writing efforts, as assigned. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment/relocation incentive of up to 15% may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAVISN04HREDRP@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: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 - Staff Psychologist 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/.
Allison.Yoder@va.gov 681-446-0420
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