This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & 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 ineligible to apply.
The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Provides a full range of psychological assessment services (Including psychological testing when indicated) and diagnoses mental disorders, particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients. Provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
Develops, implements, and documents the interdisciplinary treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients. Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.
Facilitates patient and family education appropriate to the general mental health outpatient setting and the specific presenting mental health issues; Provides consultation services to professional staff within the VAMC-Atlanta and to community providers, concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients.
Provides consultation and training to VAMC-Atlanta staff in the identification and management of common mental health disorders that present in an outpatient general mental health setting when indicated; Supervise pre-doctoral Psychology trainees, and may participate in the supervision of trainees in other disciplines, including medical and psychiatric residents assigned to the General Mental Health Team for rotations.
Assists the Clinical Director and Medical Director in the design, development, and implementation of clinical programs for a team of treatment providers. Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team. Assist the Clinical Director and Medical Director in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program.
Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate services. Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients. Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes).
Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Mental Health Service Line Director (or designee) and facility Director. May participate in hospital and or Mental Health Service Line committee membership, and/or ongoing special project assignments Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Subject to change based on agency needs. Telework: Ad-hoc as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 52162F, 62061F, 62062F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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/.
tamika.johnson1@va.gov · 334-272-4670 X34015
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $94429 – $174966/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-13 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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