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Staff Psychologist (Workplace Violence Prevention Program)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Houston, Texas 💰 $107176 – $198583/yr

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Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, or a Health Professions Trainee, you should apply to CBST-13094087-27-TH Conducts comprehensive threat assessment for patient-, family-, and visitor-generated and employee-generated disruptive behavior; Formulates and implements clinically, organizationally, culturally, ethically, and legally grounded risk mitigation efforts in response to often ambiguous and challenging situations; Provides support, education, training, and consultation to all relevant stakeholders (e.g.

patients, staff, leadership) on matters pertaining to workplace safety; Collaborates effectively with staff from a variety of disciplines and departments (e.g.

Police Service, Human Resources/Labor Management Relations, Patient Experience) to promote positive engagement and maintain a high reliability culture of safety and reporting; Provides supervision of trainees conducting threat assessment and mitigation; Participates in program evaluation and/or research activities; Maintains competency to provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care; Will participate in all aspects of the WVPP; Serves as a supervisor for psychology trainees at all levels, and, when appropriate, as a consultant for trainees/staff in other closely related health care disciplines; May serve in an academic appointment and may be involved in the training of non-psychology trainees (e.g., psychiatry residents); May participate in relevant research, program evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives and may present outcome data and research at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings, as appropriate; Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm; subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 02377F, 02378F, 02379F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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/.

Contact

Tommi.Harlow@va.gov · 629-244-1565

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $107176 – $198583/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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