https://careers.srcd.org Latest SRCD Career Center Jobs Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:50:20 Z https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22223994/psychologist-program-manager-psychosocial-rehabilitation-recovery-center-prrc https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22223994/psychologist-program-manager-psychosocial-rehabilitation-recovery-center-prrc Omaha, Nebraska, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Psychology Program Manager - GS-14: Experience: At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Ability to organize work - set priorities - delegate tasks - and meet multiple deadlines Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds - interests - and points of view Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program 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-14 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-14 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties Incumbent serves as the Program Manager and Supervisor for the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Center (PRRC) at the NWI VA Health Care System The PRRC provides outpatient mental health programming and services for Veterans based on the psychiatric rehabilitation recovery model These services include 1) outpatient group and individual rehabilitation and recovery services 2) collaboration and advocacy for Veterans and their family members and 3) education and training of staff Major duties include - but are not limited to the following: Coordinates and supervises PRRC programming including facilitating staff meetings - overseeing consult management - assigning intake assessments and case management duties - insuring patient/staff safety - and evaluating environment of care The incumbent provides administrative - clinical - and technical supervision to assigned staff They are expected to set priorities and make assignments according to capabilities of those assigned Incumbent manages daily operations of the PRRC develops policies and procedures for the programs' operations maintains data tracking utilization of mental health services by PRRC Veterans - and prepares reports and statistics when requested Ensures constant readiness and compliance of the PRRC program/staff with regard to standards set forth by the Joint Commission - OIG - OHMO and any other accrediting body identified by Executive Leadership The incumbent will dedicate 50% of their time providing direct clinical services at the PRRC The incumbent will allocate 25% of their time clinical oversight - administrative leadership and supervisory duties The incumbent will devote the remaining 25% of their time to hospital-based support specialist responsibilities - which encompass supporting the acute psychiatric unit - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) - and medical/medication floors Tasks may include - but are not limited to - completing CSREs - conducting follow-up clinical calls - and delivering therapeutic services on medical units The incumbent develops training plans in-line with employee's needs - and assists in addressing these needs The incumbent balances and distributes workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization - assuring timely accomplishment of the assigned tasks - and assuring that employees have an integral role in developing the final product Ensures delivery of evidence-based interventions by the PRRC staff Incumbent coordinates the facilitation of PRRC groups and makes changes and additions to group curriculum to respond to needs of PRRC Veterans The incumbent maintains a current knowledge to answer questions from team members on procedures - policies - directives and to obtain needed information on decisions from the Chief - Mental Health Service on major problems and issues Directs the assessment - program development and presentations necessary to meet the educational needs of the service line staff - and provides for the training necessary to develop and maintain skills The incumbent effectively handles disciplinary issues and counsels employees regarding performance or other situations takes disciplinary or appropriate action when necessary Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 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 VHAVISN23EDRP@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) 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized SLRP: This occupational series may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) Repayment is limited to $40 -000 annually - up to $100 -000 in lifetime awards Participants must sign a service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22223995/social-worker-program-coordinator-psychosocial-rehabilitation-recovery-center-prrc https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22223995/social-worker-program-coordinator-psychosocial-rehabilitation-recovery-center-prrc Omaha, Nebraska, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the 4 accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-12: Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Applicants must meet the requirements for providing supervision in the state where they are licensed at the advanced practice level and should list these qualifications within the assessment narrative and their resume Documentation is required if part of your state's requirements for providing supervision for licensure is beyond your licensure only (example: certification of continuing education credits) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs (submission of a document with written demonstration of KSAs is highly recommended with application) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties Incumbent serves as the Program Coordinator and Supervisor for the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Center (PRRC) at the NWI VA Health Care System The PRRC provides outpatient mental health programming and services for Veterans based on the psychiatric rehabilitation recovery model These services include 1) outpatient group and individual rehabilitation and recovery services 2) collaboration and advocacy for Veterans and their family members and 3) education and training of staff Major duties include - but are not limited to the following: Coordinates and supervises PRRC programming including facilitating staff meetings - overseeing consult management - assigning intake assessments and case management duties - insuring patient/staff safety - and evaluating environment of care The incumbent provides administrative - clinical - and technical supervision to assigned staff They are expected to set priorities and make assignments according to capabilities of those assigned Incumbent manages daily operations of the PRRC develops policies and procedures for the programs' operations maintains data tracking utilization of mental health services by PRRC Veterans - and prepares reports and statistics when requested Ensures constant readiness and compliance of the PRRC program/staff with regard to standards set forth by the Joint Commission - OIG - OHMO and any other accrediting body identified by Executive Leadership The incumbent develops training plans in-line with employee's needs - and assists in addressing these needs The incumbent balances and distributes workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization - assuring timely accomplishment of the assigned tasks - and assuring that employees have an integral role in developing the final product Ensures delivery of evidence-based interventions by the PRRC staff Incumbent coordinates the facilitation of PRRC groups and makes changes and additions to group curriculum to respond to needs of PRRC Veterans The incumbent maintains a current knowledge to answer questions from team members on procedures - policies - directives and to obtain needed information on decisions from the Chief - Mental Health Service on major problems and issues Oversees the provision of clinical supervision as a field instructor or preceptor - and supervises social work graduate students - unlicensed social workers - and social work associates The incumbent resolves employee complaints - grievances - or other related matters within the context of the local contract - policies - or procedures The incumbent effectively handles disciplinary issues and counsels employees regarding performance or other situations takes disciplinary or appropriate action when necessary Incumbent contributes to ongoing development of the PRRC program Identifies areas for program expansion and improvement - and develops initiatives to address these identified needs Incumbent provides/oversees direct screening and case management services to Veterans within PRRC Incumbent completes biopsychosocial evaluations with Veterans in the PRRC and completes all relevant CPRS documentation in a timely manner as per center policies Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 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 VHAVISN23EDRP@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).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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): SLRP: This occupational series may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) Repayment is limited to $40 -000 annually - up to $100 -000 in lifetime awards Participants must sign a service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22165989/health-technician-massage-therapist-advanced-clinical-level https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22165989/health-technician-massage-therapist-advanced-clinical-level Bellevue, Nebraska, Summary The Massage Therapist treats a wide range of conditions using medical massage therapy alone or as an adjunct to standard medical care. Medical massage therapy is the manual assessment and manipulation of the superficial soft tissues of the body for therapeutic purpose and encompasses a large variety of techniques from Western and Eastern traditions. Massage therapists incorporate knowledge of various systems of anatomy - physiology and pathology to develop and apply a plan of care. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Individuals appointed under the authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA - must be proficient in written and spoken English Education: Candidates must complete a minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program Foreign Graduates: Graduates of foreign massage therapy programs that require a minimum 500-hour education program are considered to meet the basic education requirements if they have a full unrestricted and current license - registration - or certification - as described in subparagraph 3.c. - or by maintaining a board certification from the NCBTMB Licensure - Registration - or Certification: Candidates must be currently licensed - registered - or certified to practice as a massage therapist in a state - territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Acceptable credentials must have required successful completion of a minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program and pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination - National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination - or equivalent state-issued examination OR Candidates must possess and maintain a board certification from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) NOTE: As of the date of this standard - several states do not offer a credential in massage therapy Additionally - some states offer a credential that does not meet the 500-hour education program and/or state-issued examination requirements described above in subparagraph 3.c.(1) Candidates may satisfy the basic requirement of licensure/certification/registration by possessing and maintaining a board certification from the NCBTMB May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Health Technician (Massage Therapy) GS-8 - Advanced Clinical Level: Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements - candidates must possess one year of progressive experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level GS-7 level experience includes the following: Ability to assess the physical and mental status of patients (including history and physical assessment) - interpret the appropriate information to identify each patient's population-specific needs - identify indications/contraindications for massage - develop the plan of care - and monitor their response to treatment Ability to use various communication techniques to encourage and educate individuals and groups to enhance massage therapy outcomes Skill in developing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships and iv Ability to advise staff and students in massage therapy practices Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs Skill in providing advanced massage techniques using the appropriate tools - supplies - and equipment based on the needs of the patient Knowledge of anatomy - physiology - and pathology relevant to massage therapy within specialty population(s) Ability to modify massage therapy techniques based on an understanding of specialty populations - and various clinical/environmental settings Knowledge of teaching methods and learning principles v Ability to conduct research and quality improvement activities - related to massage therapy and Knowledge of complementary integrative health - and holistic health principles 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-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-8. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties Major duties include - but are not limited to the following: Provide individualized medical massage therapy treatment: The massage therapist utilizes standard patient evaluation procedures toformulate a treatment plan The massage therapist incorporates various medical massage therapy and bodywork techniques taught within their professional education The massage therapist provides advanced medical massage therapy services of greater complexity applied to specialty populations in various clinical/environmental settings with limited supervision and coordinate follow up care as indicated The massage therapist is responsible for changing linen between patients - refilling oils - cleaning massage table/chair/arm rest - and providing a clean - calm environment Provide medical massage therapy instruction - education - and mentoring: The massage therapist provides medical massage therapy instruction for selfcare to patient and family as determined appropriate The massage therapist educates patients on healthy lifestyle including hydration - basic nutrition - stretching - exercise - mind-body techniques - sleep habits - stress management and other matters related to medical massage therapy care The massage therapist has knowledge of complementary integrative health and holistic health principles The massage therapist mentors other staff in best medical massage therapy practices Under routine academic oversight - the massage therapist assists with clinical supervision of massage therapy students The massage therapist is a subject matter expert - responsible for mentoring other massage therapists and participating in educational activities The massage therapist has knowledge of teaching methods and learning principles - and will assist other staff through education as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team Complete clinical notes in electronic health record system: The massage therapist shall document and code information related to patientcare in the VA's electronic health care record on a timely basis following established policies Consent shall be completed prior to treatment in accordance with local requirements The massage therapist functions as a member of the health care team and communicates with other health care providers as appropriate Maintain trainings and attend required meetings: The massage therapist shall maintain up-to-date with VHA and professional trainings Required professional meetings must be attended Research and quality improvement: The massage therapist participates in research and quality improvement activities related to medical massage therapy The massage therapist is required to use various communication techniques to encourage and educate individuals and groups to enhance medical massage therapy outcomes The massage therapist is responsible for identifying - collecting and analyzing aggregate patient care information to ensure safety and quality of care Administration: The massage therapist may review patient referrals to screen for appropriateness of care and direct Veterans to other services when necessary The massage therapist is the subject matter expert on medical massage therapy and related body work services and will provide guidance when requested regarding purchased care Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) 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 Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 992933-FS Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22223978/staff-psychologist-bhip https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22223978/staff-psychologist-bhip Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re- specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internships: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception to Licensure Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist - GS-11 (Entry Level): Experience None beyond the basic requirements 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: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 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 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: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Preferred Experience: GS-11 Unlicensed Psychologist: experience with individual and group therapy and within the VA GS-12 Newly Licensed Psychologist: experience with individual and group therapy - VA experience GS-13 Licensed Psychologist: experience with individual and group therapy - evidence-based treatment training and experience (e.g Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) 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: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties The staff psychologist is assigned to the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) program within the Mental Health service line responsible for diagnosing mental disorders - conduct psychological and/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 - couples - family - and group psychotherapies - and other interventions such as interdisciplinary collaboration to support comprehensive Veteran mental health care They consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation Staff psychologists may be required to support the psychology internship through either participation in seminars or direct supervision of interns Additional duties include - but are not limited to: Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care Provides initial behavioral assessments - individual and group psychotherapy - treatment planning - consultation/referral - and crisis intervention for veterans in the outpatient mental health clinic Reviews Outpatient BHIP Psychology consults for Veteran-identified concerns and goals receive - address and track data within prescribed time limits to appropriately address consults When relevant - communicates with referring providers - receiving providers - and/or Veterans to ensure timely and thorough collaboration in addressing Veteran mental health concerns May provide clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training - including trainees seeking licensure in psychology Provides 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 Effectively collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive Veteran mental health care Provides individual - group - couples and family therapy treatments Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Wednesday 11:00am - 7:00pm 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 - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22234448/psychologist-x28-child-adolescent-program-x29 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22234448/psychologist-x28-child-adolescent-program-x29 Los Angeles, California, Description The Department of Psychiatry is seeking to hire Psychologist to join the Child & Adolescent Program. You will work provide integrative behavioral health care to pediatric youth and their families, with a focus on evidence-based assessment, intervention, and consultation within multidisciplinary neurology care settings. You will deliver individual, group, and family interventions, conduct behavioral health screenings and provide tailored consultations during multidisciplinary neurology clinic visits. Additional short-term outpatient therapy may be provided to youth and families identified as needing further support, with treatment plans customized to patient and family needs. Salary range: 58.54/hr - $77.20/hr Qualifications PhD or PsyD in Psychology Valid CA Psychology License Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based mental health interventions for pediatric populations Training and experience with psychological assessment tools and standardized testing Experience conducting behavioral analyses and implementing behavior intervention strategies Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish rapport with patients and families Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills Proficiency with common computer applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) Ability to work flexible schedule to meet department needs Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:59:38 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240846/staff-psychologist-bhip-outpatient-programs https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240846/staff-psychologist-bhip-outpatient-programs Chesapeake County, Virginia, Summary This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) - Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (HVAMC) - under the Community Based Clinics (CBOCs). This position is aligned with the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program/Outpatient Mental Health Services. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature - AND Internships: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Grade Determinations: GS-11 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 GS-12 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: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 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 GS-13 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: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is 13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 11 to 13 Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work are generally minor The work is primarily sedentary in nature and usually occurs within climate controlled clinical and administrative settings Use of fingers may be required to operate computers There may be occasional light lifting/carrying requirements to relocate boxed materials from one area to another - equipment and room set-up - and ambulation related to physical inspections of the facilities. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include - but not limited to the following: Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapy services and use the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care Perform psychological evaluations for patients on units to which the psychologist is assigned to provide coverage Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions to units/programs in the Medical Center to which the psychologist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice including individual psychotherapy and/or counseling - vocational counseling - group therapy - family therapy and/or counseling - crisis intervention - administration and interpretation of psychometric tests (objective) - administration and interpretation of psychometric tests (projective) - program evaluation - psychological research - and consultation Involved in Psychology Training Programs - Service Line Committees - Department Committees and/or medical center Committees Provide leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned Involved in the training of graduate trainees - as appropriate Serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients Oversee the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system - as appropriate Plan and oversee the completion of process improvement and/or research programs - designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches Present outcome data and research results at medical center - VA - regional or national scientific or professional meetings Assist in preparation of RFP's and grant proposals - as assigned Serve on Medical Center or Healthcare System - VISN - and/or National VA committees or task forces Represent psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System - as assigned Participate in leadership roles in local - state - & national professional levels Represent the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 08:00AM-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 When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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 (as determined by the agency policy) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22209975/clinical-psychologist-phd-psyd https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22209975/clinical-psychologist-phd-psyd Baltimore, MD, Job Description We offer Clinical Psychologists: Sign-On Bonus! Full-Time/Part-Time  W2 positions. Flexible work schedules. Remote, Hybrid Model or In-person flexibility. Collegial work environment. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. 100% Malpractice Insurance Coverage. Full Benefits Package:  Health Insurance/Vision/Dental/Life/Disability benefits, 401k (+match). Annual Income Potential: $114,800 to $138,240 per year Clinical Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We?re seeking: Clinical Psychologists fully licensed in Maryland, with a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Experienced with caring for adult and/or child and adolescent populations in an outpatient setting. We are actively hiring talented Licensed Clinical Psychologists in Maryland, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.     Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:02:19 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22230457/staff-psychologist-bhip https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22230457/staff-psychologist-bhip Orlando, Florida, 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: (1) Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed OR (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (b) The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internship: (a) Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR (e) Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia (Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given temporary appointment as a graduate psychologist at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 USC 7405 for a period not to exceed two years of the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment.) English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) All persons employed in VHA as a psychologist on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including positive education (i.e. - degree and internship requirements) and licensure/certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation Employees grandfathered under this provision for this revision may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance journey) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation - but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions or beyond the assignment currently held for those being grandfathered to assignments above FPL Psychologists who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard Psychologists initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation NOTE: If psychologists who are grandfathered under this provision leave the occupation - the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist - GS-11 (Entry level) Experience: None beyond the basic requirements 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 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 Preferred Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in psychological testing and supervision of students Reference: VA Handbook 5005/103 - Part II - Appendix G18 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: Work is mostly sedentary - requires light lifting - under 15 lbs. Light carrying - under 15 lbs. Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers - hands - legs Walking - Standing Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The selected Staff Psychologist will be expected to provide assigned psychological services within the MH&BSS for mental health patients at community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) sites including Clermont - Deltona - Kissimmee and Tavares The Specialty Mental Health Clinic (MHC) BHIP Teams is a multidisciplinary outpatient program within the MH&BSS that provides state-of-the-art mental health services for Veterans based on the psychiatric rehabilitation recovery model These services include: 1) a wide range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services for Veterans with mental illnesses - 2) collaboration and advocacy for Veterans with mental illness and their family members - 3) education and training of staff - in conjunction with other VA professionals - to promote the transition from maintenance models of treatment to the contemporary recovery model - and 4) championing Evidence Based Therapies and measurement-based approach to care Some of the duties include - but are not limited to Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care Performs diagnostic evaluations for Veterans with a full range of mental disorders Conducts psychological testing and assessments utilizing objective measures - clinical interviews - records reviews - and consultation with other treating providers as needed - and prepares testing reports Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions - including evidence ­based treatments for PTSD and other mental disorders Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Healthcare System - as appropriate Consults with Healthcare System staff on a wide variety of patient care issues May be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using data-driven quality assurance processes Plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs - designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings Assists in preparation of RFP's and grant proposals - as assigned Actively serves on Healthcare System - VISN - and/or National VA committees - workgroups - or task forces Represents psychology on decision-making committees at the Healthcare System or VISN Actively participates in leadership roles on local - state and national professional organizations Represents the Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: The primary tour of duty will be M-F 8am to 4:30pm However - the selectee may be required to work or travel between any of the locations within Corporate Orlando - including the Lake Nona campus The selectee may also be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis - based on patient care needs Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact (VISN8CCOE@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) 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 #: Staff Psychologist BHIP GS-11/12/13 82483F/82484F/82485F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22220721/staff-psychologist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22220721/staff-psychologist Bend, Oregon, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g - this part) Education Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (AP A) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - AP A accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship AND Internships Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by AP A or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by AP A or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).Grade Determinations:GS-11 Staff Psychologist (Entry Level) Experience None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 Staff Psychologist (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: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 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 GS-13 Staff Psychologist (Full Performance Level) Experience At least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Reference: VA HANDBOOK 5005 Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK SETTING - MAJOR DUTIES - AND RESPONSIBILITIES The position is located in the Portland metropolitan area or within one of the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics The psychologist works within the Mental Health Division's (MHD) Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) program serving as a Clinical Psychologist He/she/they work closely with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) lead (e.g. - primary care provider) - nurse case manager - and all primary care interdisciplinary team members to provide consultation - therapeutic counseling - and mental health support for mild-to-moderate cases PCMHI psychologists diagnose mental disorders - conduct brief psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments - treat mental health disorders through a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders The work is comprised of providing clinical services consistent with accepted standards of ethical and professional mental health treatment - and telehealth approaches may be used to provide clinical care PCMHI psychologists may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact ???????VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22191734/staff-psychologist-recruitment-relocation-edrp-approved https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22191734/staff-psychologist-recruitment-relocation-edrp-approved Bonham, Texas, Summary The Staff Psychologist will serve in an interdisciplinary outpatient mental health team (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Team (BHIP) in which the employee conducts a variety of outpatient services - including provision of evidence-based psychotherapy (individual - group - and couples/family psychotherapy) and completion of psychological screenings and evaluations aimed at serving the needs of Veterans. The responsibilities also involve providing consultation to other disciplines. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English language proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: To be qualified for a GS-0180 Psychologist you must possess a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed - OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions:(a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and -(b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internship Requirement - You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) OR - Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Note: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met Licensure: Candidates must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (a)(1)(D) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: GS-11 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 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 GS-13 Experience: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Experience includes: diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments - treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders 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 Preferred Experience: Holds a full and unrestricted license as psychologist in a US State or Territory Experience providing crisis intervention - safety planning - and case management service Training and clinical experience-based psychotherapy Experience providing mental health care in a virtual/telemental health modality Experience providing mental health care toa Veteran population Experience using psychological assessment instruments to assist with diagnosis assessments 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: The work is sedentary Some work may require movement between offices - hospitals - warehouses - and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work Work may also require walking/standing - in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds and walking (1hr) Duties DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: This is a direct patient care position which requires General Core Psychology privileges The incumbent provides a full range of therapeutic interventions for a MH outpatient team including time-limited individual therapy - couples/family therapy - process and time-limited group therapy - and psychoeducation in individual and group format The incumbent administers and interprets a wide variety of psychological assessment tools Psychological interviews - testing - and assessment skills are utilized for a variety of patient conditions The incumbent responds to patient crisis situations in a timely manner with the goal of assisting the patient to maintain a positive and effective relationship with the staff - family and other patients The incumbent regularly consults with medical center staff regarding various patient care issues As such it is necessary that the incumbent communicate and interact well with other disciplines and treatment providers There are no administrative responsibilities associated with this position However - the employee may directly supervise the work of unlicensed psychologists - practicum students - interns - and postdoctoral fellows The incumbent is expected to engage in all team related activities - including attendance of team/program meetings - monthly Psychology staff meetings - and main overall compliance with Psychology peer review procedures The psychologist assumes responsibility for independent professional functioning and regularly works with a variety of complex cases within the assigned areas Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more 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 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 #: 53780-F - 53781-F - 53782-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22191701/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-sci-edrp-approved-recruitment-relocation-incentive https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22191701/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-sci-edrp-approved-recruitment-relocation-incentive Dallas, Texas, Summary The Organizational Location of the Position is: Spinal Cord Injury Unit/ Behavioral Health Team - Mental Health Service - VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) - Dallas - TX. The Primary Purpose of the Position: To serve as an entry level staff psychologist on the multidisciplinary Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Unit in which the employee spends a portion of their time in direct patient care services and a portion of their time in program development activities. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English language proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: To be qualified for a GS-0180 Psychologist you must possess a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed - OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions:(a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and -(b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internship Requirement - You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) OR - Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Note: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met Licensure: Candidates must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (a)(1)(D) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) 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 This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: GS-11 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 6 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 GS-12 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 GS-13 Experience: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Experience includes: diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments - treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders 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 Continued in Additional Information . Duties Duties include but are not limited to: This is a direct patient care position which requires General Core Psychology privileges This position will require the provider to work with the inpatient SCI population - the outpatient SCI population - or with home visits as assigned by the supervisor The incumbent may also be called upon for crisis management or coverage of other areas of mental health if need is identified by the Chief of Psychology The psychologist's main clinical role is to assess and treat a wide variety of psychological conditions typically co-morbidly seen with SCI and related medical disorders The employee demonstrates knowledge regarding the interaction of cognitive - personality - psychological and psychosocial factors in the context of disability and rehabilitation The employee diagnoses psychological conditions using a variety of assessment techniques including clinical interview and psychological assessment through completion of annual evaluations - team member referrals or by other means The employee uses a variety of modalities to treat psychological conditions and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders and increase treatment adherence Treatment interventions include a combination of brief individual and group therapy to patients - their families or caregivers alongside behavioral and environmental interventions Finally - the employee serves the whole VA North Texas Health Care System in a consultative role related to psychological issues pertaining to Spinal Cord Injury and rehabilitation As with all staff psychologist positions within Mental Health Service - the employee is called upon to serve on ad hoc workgroups or committees within the service to address problems and concerns of the profession and service The employee provides suicide risk assessment and safety planning as needed This includes providing triage services for patients at elevated risk of harm to self or others Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more 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 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) 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 #: 537776-F - 53777-F - 53778-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240838/psychologist-arts-intensive-outpatient-program https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240838/psychologist-arts-intensive-outpatient-program Stockton, California, 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 Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a respecialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the respecialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) the respecialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and(b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the respecialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment Please indicate clearly on your cv/resume or cover letter what your current licensure status is - and if unlicensed where you are in the process of obtaining your license.(e.g. - "Passed EPPP 6/2020 - CA state exam scheduled 10/15/21") English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-11 Staff Psychologist (Entry Level) Experience: None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 Staff Psychologist (Developmental Level) Experience: At least 1 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 In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies 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) 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 GS-13 Staff Psychologist (Full Performance Level) Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature References: VA handbook 5005/103 - Part II - Appendix G18 - Psychologist Qualification Standard - Veterans Health Administration - dated February 7 - 2018 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: This position requires hearing (aid permitted). Duties The incumbent of this position is assigned to the Mental Health Service - Addiction Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) Program and functions as a part of an outpatient addiction interdisciplinary team Services are carried out in full accordance with specific program goals and broad objectives of the VA health care system The purpose of this position is to provide addiction treatment that falls between residential and general outpatient care Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) is intended to help Veterans establish clinical stability - identify initial recovery goals - provide evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders (SUD) - initiate care for co-occurring medical and mental health conditions - develop interpersonal support for recovery and promote engagement in continuing care Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: Provides specialized psychological services at all levels of complexity for patients - with service delivery to include intake evaluation - diagnostic assessments - psychotherapy and patient education Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual therapy - group therapy - and psycho-education classes Best practices - practice guidelines and evidence-based treatment protocols are utilized to the extent feasible in all therapeutic interventions Participates in development of a treatment plan for each patient with whom major contact is expected - with measurable goals outlined - based on relevant psychological - medical and psychiatric information and principles of treatment matching Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues to include patient's decision ­making capacity regarding health care Develops person-centered - culturally sensitive treatment plans to address mental health needs of patients Conducts evaluations to aid in the differential diagnosis of complex cases Provides clinical supervision to unlicensed staff and psychology trainees - including practicum students - interns - and residents Respond to patients request for release of records return telephone calls - linking of services - and appropriate referrals as needed in a timely fashion With permission from patient - collateral consultation with significant others/ support systems to aid in the facilitation of patients' treatment Attends annual training programs sponsored by the VISN - V AMC and other AP A recognized training programs to enhance knowledge - skills - and abilities in area of specialization Participates on selection panels for Staff Psychologist position vacancies or other positions as assigned by ACOS for Mental Health Provides consultation and clinical supervision as needed to Addiction Therapists in the same work unit Provides consultation to staff and educational/administrative support to VA NCHSC training programs as needed Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay - higher or unique qualifications - or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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) 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: Telework authorized per Agency policy this is not a virtual or remote position Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22180436/psychology-careers-with-purpose-sickle-cell-focus-columbia-greenville-sc https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22180436/psychology-careers-with-purpose-sickle-cell-focus-columbia-greenville-sc Columbia , South Carolina, Psychology Opportunities in Columbia and Greenville, SC   Pediatric and Adult Psychologist – Focus Sickle Cell Hematology/Oncology Psychologist Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands and the University of South Carolina are seeking Psychologists to join our outstanding team. Primary responsibilities will be patient behavioral monitoring, screening, evaluation, and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults.  The team includes physicians, nurses, neuropsychologists, social workers, and child life staff specialists.   Opportunities available in Columbia, SC.   Psychologist in Hematology/Oncology- Focus Sickle Cell Seeks a full-time Psychologist whose primary responsibilities will be in our young adult and adult patient sickle cell disease program based in our growing divisions of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young adults and adults with complex medical conditions, including chronic pain, as part of a multidisciplinary team in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Opportunity available in Greenville, SC   Details: Provide comprehensive psychological care including monitoring, screening, evaluation, and evidence-based treatment for patients with complex medical conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver biopsychosocial interventions, make appropriate referrals, and contribute to program development, community outreach, and education. Engage in academic and professional development activities such as teaching and supervising students, residents, and fellows, with opportunities for research and continued program growth.   Highlights:   Competitive salary with professional expense allowance Malpractice with tail coverage Generous benefits including retirement, health, dental and vision coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer   With dedicated Children’s Hospitals, general and emergency pediatrics and more than 35 pediatric subspecialties, we’re here to provide kid-friendly care that’s close to home.   With nearly 30,000 team members, 18 hospitals, and more than 300 physician practice sites, Prisma Health serves more than 1.2 million patients annually. Its goal is to improve the health of all patients by enhancing clinical quality, the patient experience and access to affordable care, as well as conducting clinical research and training the next generation of medical professionals. For more information, visit PrismaHealth.org.   South Carolina offers a unique blend of Southern charm, natural beauty, and vibrant communities. From the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains to the stunning Atlantic coastline, residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities like hiking, boating, and beachgoing. The state boasts a low cost of living, mild climate, and a growing economy, making it an attractive place to live and work. With rich cultural heritage, excellent schools, and welcoming neighborhoods, South Carolina is a wonderful place to call home.   Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: Twyla Camp, Physician Recruiter, Twyla.Camp@prismahealth.org Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:33:39 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22217985/staff-psychologist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22217985/staff-psychologist Manchester, New Hampshire, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Requirement: Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English Education: (1) Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR - (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re- specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship [Psychologists who have successfully completed a re-specialization program as described above and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the educational requirements of these qualification standards.] OR - (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND - (4) Internships (a) Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR - (e) Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Loss of Credential A psychologist who fails to maintain the required licensure must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations GS-13: 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: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties This position is located in the Mental Health Service at the Manchester VA Health Care System - Manchester - New Hampshire The duties and responsibilities are to practice independently in the provision of psychological services - consulting with peers - colleagues - and supervisors as appropriate Psychologists diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological assessments and/or neuropsychological screenings and 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 The employee is assigned as the Team Lead for the Primary Care Mental Health Integration program- an interdisciplinary treatment team which provides co-located mental health services in the Primary Care (PC) - Urgent Care (UC) - Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) - and other clinic locations - as assigned The employee provides direct services for a diverse group of Veterans and their families The employee works on a team which provide services 5 days a week - with extended hours in the early morning and evening VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Karen Chapman (karen.chapman@va.gov) - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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 #: F03353 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240774/staff-psychologist-recruitment-relocation-edrp-approved https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240774/staff-psychologist-recruitment-relocation-edrp-approved Tyler, Texas, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English language proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: To be qualified for a GS-0180 Psychologist you must possess a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed - OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions:(a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and -(b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internship Requirement - You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) OR - Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Note: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met Licensure: Candidates must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (a)(1)(D) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: GS-11 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 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 GS-13 Experience: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Experience includes: diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments - treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders 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 Preferred Experience: Holds a full and unrestricted license as psychologist in a US State or Territory Experience providing crisis intervention - safety planning - and case management service Training in time-limited - evidence-based psychotherapy Experience providing mental health care in a virtual/tele-mental health modality Experience providing mental health care toa Veteran population Experience using psychological assessment instruments to assist with diagnosis assessments 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: The work is sedentary Some work may require movement between offices - hospitals - warehouses - and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work Work may also require walking/standing - in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds and walking (1hr). Duties DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: The Primary Purpose of the Position is to serve as a staff psychologist on an interdisciplinary outpatient mental health team (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Team (BHIP) in which the employee conducts a variety of outpatient services - including provision of evidence-based psychotherapy (individual - group - and couples/family psychotherapy) and completion of psychological screenings and evaluations aimed at serving the needs of Veterans The responsibilities also involve providing consultation to other disciplines The incumbent administers and interprets a wide variety of psychological assessment tools Psychological interviews - testing - and assessment skills are utilized for a variety of patient conditions The incumbent responds to patient crisis situations in a timely manner with the goal of assisting the patient to maintain a positive and effective relationship with the staff - family and other patients The incumbent regularly consults with medical center staff regarding various patient care issues As such it is necessary that the incumbent communicate and interact well with other disciplines and treatment providers There are no administrative responsibilities associated with this position However - the employee may directly supervise the work of unlicensed psychologists - practicum students - interns - and postdoctoral fellows The incumbent is expected to engage in all team related activities - including attendance of team/program meetings - monthly Psychology staff meetings - and main overall compliance with Psychology peer review procedures The psychologist assumes responsibility for independent professional functioning and regularly works with a variety of complex cases within the assigned areas Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more 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 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 #: 53780-F - 53781-F - 53782-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22227345/staff-psychologist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22227345/staff-psychologist Minneapolis, Minnesota, Summary The Full-Time Psychologist will provide services with Team L - an outpatient team comprised of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) clinical team (PCT) and a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) that emphasizes care for trauma-related and general mental health concerns. Duties include providing diagnostic interviews - assessments - psychotherapy for adult patients with trauma - mood - anxiety - and personality disorders - and a range of general mental health issues. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internship: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Grade Determinations: GS-11 Staff Psychologist (Entry Level): Experience: None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 Staff Psychologist (Developmental Level): Experience At least 1 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 In addition - the candidate must demonstrate 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 (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) GS-13 Staff Psychologist (Full Performance Level): Experience At least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties 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 Major duties include - but are not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities: Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care Performs evaluations for patients with trauma - mood - anxiety - and personality disorders and a range of general mental health issues Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual - couple/family - and group psychotherapy and psycho-educational groups (i.e anger management - coping skills) Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Academic/Teaching/Training: Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff of units to which assigned Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients May hold faculty appointment at affiliated university (i.e University of Minnesota) May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee May be involved in the training of psychology practicum students - interns - and postdoctoral residents Research/Program Evaluation: Oversees the establishment of program evaluation and outcome measurements using a data-driven quality assurance processes Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the healthcare system If applicable - plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs - designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches May present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings Other Duties as Assigned: Serves on committees - task forces and special projects as assigned Work Schedule: 08:00 to 16:30 Monday through Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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 When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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 only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22230520/staff-psychologist-intensive-outpatient-program https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22230520/staff-psychologist-intensive-outpatient-program Seattle, Washington, Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026. All eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis. Qualifications To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (1) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (2) The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Provide copy of licensure Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade for a period not to exceed two years English Language Proficiency Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English GRADE DETERMINATIONS: GS-11 Staff Psychologist (Entry Level) Experience None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 Staff Psychologist (Developmental Level) Experience At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) which includes diagnosing disorders - conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments - treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders - and may include research 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 KSA's: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 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 GS-13 Staff Psychologist (Full Performance) 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: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature REFERENCE: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ 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: Light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) - use of fingers - mental & emotional stability Environmental factors include working closely with others. Duties RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZED Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive psychological assessment and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range of psychopathology receiving care within the Intensive Outpatient Program - including services for patients with complex psychopathology requiring advanced psycho-diagnostic skills Demonstrate expertise in using and contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions Provide education to patients and family members regarding mental disorders and best practices approaches to treatment Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist - which may include individual - family - and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation Provide consultation to health care providers about assessment findings and treatment plan for patients to ensure that care is coordinated - collaborative - and integrated within the Medical Center Develop - implement - and document the mental health treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients - as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist Comply with all Service Line documentation requirements - including standards for timely completion of CPRS patient contact notes - use of required documentation templates - clinical reminders - treatment plans - and risk assessment protocols Adhere to all Facility and Service Line policies and practices for delivering clinical care - including but not limited to risk assessment and reduction practices for potentially dangerous behavior (suicide and violence) - timeliness of care and access standards - professional conduct requirements - and CPRS documentation conventions Achieve minimal clinical workload expectations as established by the Service Line Administrative Responsibilities Assist the Team Leader and/or Program Director in the design - development - and implementation of clinical assessment and/or intervention programs Adhere to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team - established by the affiliated Team Leader - Program Director - and/or Service Line Leader Assist the Team Leader and/or Program Director in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program Facilitate liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate services Comply with national and local performance measures and facilitate organizational success on these measures at the team level Comply with all Facility and Service Line policies and expectations concerning administrative practices - including but not limited to leave authorization - responding to Suspense items - and completing TMS educational requirements Protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with provisions of Federal privacy acts and confidentiality statutes Follow regulations and instructions regarding release of sensitive or protected patient or employee information Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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) 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22230519/staff-psychologist-intensive-outpatient-program https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22230519/staff-psychologist-intensive-outpatient-program Seattle, Washington, Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026. All eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (1) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (2) The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Provide copy of licensure Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade for a period not to exceed two years English Language Proficiency Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English GRADE DETERMINATIONS: GS-11 Staff Psychologist (Entry Level) Experience None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 Staff Psychologist (Developmental Level) Experience At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) which includes diagnosing disorders - conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments - treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders - and may include research 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 KSA's: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 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 GS-13 Staff Psychologist (Full Performance) 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: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature REFERENCE: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ 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: Light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) - use of fingers - mental & emotional stability Environmental factors include working closely with others. Duties RELOCATION INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZED Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive psychological assessment and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range of psychopathology receiving care within the Intensive Outpatient Program - including services for patients with complex psychopathology requiring advanced psycho-diagnostic skills Demonstrate expertise in using and contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions Provide education to patients and family members regarding mental disorders and best practices approaches to treatment Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist - which may include individual - family - and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation Provide consultation to health care providers about assessment findings and treatment plan for patients to ensure that care is coordinated - collaborative - and integrated within the Medical Center Develop - implement - and document the mental health treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients - as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist Comply with all Service Line documentation requirements - including standards for timely completion of CPRS patient contact notes - use of required documentation templates - clinical reminders - treatment plans - and risk assessment protocols Adhere to all Facility and Service Line policies and practices for delivering clinical care - including but not limited to risk assessment and reduction practices for potentially dangerous behavior (suicide and violence) - timeliness of care and access standards - professional conduct requirements - and CPRS documentation conventions Achieve minimal clinical workload expectations as established by the Service Line Administrative Responsibilities Assist the Team Leader and/or Program Director in the design - development - and implementation of clinical assessment and/or intervention programs Adhere to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team - established by the affiliated Team Leader - Program Director - and/or Service Line Leader Assist the Team Leader and/or Program Director in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program Facilitate liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate services Comply with national and local performance measures and facilitate organizational success on these measures at the team level Comply with all Facility and Service Line policies and expectations concerning administrative practices - including but not limited to leave authorization - responding to Suspense items - and completing TMS educational requirements Protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with provisions of Federal privacy acts and confidentiality statutes Follow regulations and instructions regarding release of sensitive or protected patient or employee information Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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) 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22220747/psychologist-behavioral-health-integrated-program https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22220747/psychologist-behavioral-health-integrated-program Columbus, Ohio, Summary The psychologist will be a key member of a Behavioral Health Integrated Program team (BHIP) providing outpatient psychological assessment and evidence based psychotherapy to Veterans presenting with a broad spectrum of diagnoses - including depressive disorders - anxiety/trauma related conditions and personality disorders. Experience in time limited evidence based psychotherapy is preferred for this position (ex. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - DBT - etc.) Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g - this part.) English Language Proficiency Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions:(a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internships Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-11 Staff Psychologist (Entry Level) Experience None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 Staff Psychologist (Developmental Level) Experience At least 1 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 the following KSAs: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 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 GS-13 Staff Psychologist (Full Performance Level) Experience At least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Preferred Experience: Experience with Evidence-Based and/or Evidence-Informed therapy 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: The position is primarily sedentary - with some bending - walking and stooping required.This position requires the ability to read printed material and distinguish colors - such as reading computer screens and the ability to accurately perceive depth so as to move around work space safely and to appropriately make contact with patients and staff. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Clinical Responsibilities (85% of time) Ability to diagnose mental health disorders by conducting psychological assessments to include clinical interviewing - objective and projective testing Ability to treat mental health disorders through a variety of evidence-based psychotherapies to include modalities of group and individual psychotherapy Performs evaluations for Veterans seeking services for mood and anxiety disorders Ability to treat mental health disorders through evidence-based psychotherapies to include group and individual psychotherapy modalities Veterans will present for treatment with a variety of mood - anxiety - and SMI disorders many with personality disorders or traits Demonstrates competency in at least one evidence-based psychotherapy such as Cognitive Processing Therapy or Prolonged Exposure for treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - or Interpersonal Therapy for the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Staff psychologist may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities Academic/Teaching/Training: (5% of time) May hold faculty appointment at an affiliated university May provide training opportunities to various disciplines (PA students - Psychiatry Residents - Family Practice Residents - and Nursing Students) May be asked to participate in the Psychology Training Program and Training Committee May serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients (mostly in Behavioral Health) Research/Program Evaluation (5% of time) Assists in establishing program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the ACC - as appropriate If applicable - plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs - designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings Other Significant Responsibilities (5% of time) Will attend weekly MH & BSS meetings and other treatment team meetings as assigned up to 5% of the time May serve on ACC or Healthcare System - VISN - and/or National VA committees or task forces May represent psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Relocation Incentive: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Lacey.Adkins2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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: Available (Ad hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 91571A/91572A/91573A Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22185875/staff-psychologist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22185875/staff-psychologist Tampa, Florida, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed OR - Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) OR - Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above - the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates Staff Psychologist GS-11 (Entry Level) Experience: None beyond the basic requirements Staff Psychologist GS-12 (Developmental Level) Experience: At least one (1) 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 Staff Psychologist GS-13 (Full Performance Level) Experience: At least two (2) years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one (1) year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level 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: The physical demands of the work are generally minor The work is primarily sedentary in nature and usually occurs within climate controlled clinical and administrative settings There may be occasional light lifting/carrying (15 pounds or less) requirements to relocate boxed materials from one area to another - equipment and room set-up - and ambulation related to physical inspections of the facilities The incumbent will be expected to successfully negotiate various functional requirements (i.e. - lifting - ambulating - reaching above their shoulder(s) - the use of hands or fingers - sitting - standing - repeated bending - using stairs or elevators - functional vision - clear speech - hearing - and emotional stability) and environmental factors (i.e. - working independently and at times closely with others - moving about the campus for appointments and/or meetings) for the position - with or without the use of adaptive devices - technology - or reasonable accommodations that are more thoroughly evaluated in the current version of Certificate of Medical Examination - U.S. Office of Personnel Management Optional Form 178 (OF178) Use of fingers may be required to operate computers. Duties This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until July 7 - 2026 - or positions have been filled The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 13 - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled Psychologist are either licensed at the Doctoral level to practice independently in the provision of psychological services consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate - or are in the process to obtain this status They are assigned to any VHA Program and setting - including inpatient or outpatient medicine - surgery - mental health - neurology - rehabilitation medicine - geriatrics - Vet Centers - and the VHA National Center for Organizational Development Staff Psychologist diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological and/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 biofeedback - psychological hypnosis - and environmental interventions They consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Staff Psychologist may be involved in program evaluations and/or research activities Additional duties include but not limited to: Providing a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnosed mental disorders - particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients Providing education to patients - family members - and significant others Providing comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy Providing consultation to professional staff within Tampa VAMC and community providers - concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients Developing - implementing - and documenting the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients - including prompt completion of clinical reminders Assisting the program director or coordinator in the design - development - and implementation of clinical programs for a team of treatment providers Adhering to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team - established by the affiliated Psychology Chief and/or Service Line Director Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates upon review and approval by management - available funding - and in accordance with agency policy EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact V8_EDRP_Tampa@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) 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 # 71979F (GS-13) - 71142F (GS-12) - 71312F (GS-11) Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22171676/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22171676/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program Jacksonville, Florida, Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred for consideration on the first cut-off 04/10/2026 - and every 2-weeks thereafter until a selection is made. Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as the grade requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship - Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed -OR- Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting BOTH of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program -AND- - the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed -OR- Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed -OR- New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern -OR- VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement -OR- Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) -OR- Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia EXCEPTION - Non-Licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405[(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two (2) years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment Applicants may qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Psychologist Qualification Standard - GS-0180 (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Please see the referenced qualification standard for specific details regarding this Grandfathering Provision GRADE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements stated above - the following qualifications criteria must be met to qualify at the following Grade Levels: Staff Psychologist - GS-11 (Entry Level) Experience - None beyond basic requirements Psychologists who are NOT licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist Staff Psychologist - GS-12 (Developmental Level) Experience - At least one (1) 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 (KSAs) - In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 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 Staff Psychologist - GS-13 (Full Performance Level) Experience - At least two (2) years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one (1) year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Licensed to practice independently Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs) - In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature PLEASE NOTE: Psychological work experience (paid or non-paid employment) must have occurred AFTER the doctoral degree was obtained and must have required the use of KSA's and other characteristics associated with current professional psychology practice Preferred Experience: Adult outpatient mental health experience with 1-5 years experience providing evidenced based treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ and access the VA Psychologist Qualification Standard - GS-0180 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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties 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 Staff Psychologists are Licensed Independent Providers who engage in professional and scientific work which relates to behavior - capacities - personality - interests - emotions and mental disorders This work may include any of the following: providing professional clinical services - conducting research - carrying out education and training activities - carrying out program evaluation activities - clinical consultation - supervision and administration Staff psychologists at the GS-11/GS-12 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 psychologists at the GS-13 level are at 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.Among the modalities provided are individual - family - and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions Duties at ALL levels include but are not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities (80% of time) Applies a wide range of professional psychological treatments and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions for Veterans and other eligible patients through a variety of modalities including evidence-based practices and adjunctive interventions including but not necessarily limited to individual and group psychotherapy - family therapy - consultation - rehabilitation - and psycho-education Diagnoses mental disorders - and conducts psychological and/or cognitive function assessments and neuropsychological screenings Designs and implements effective treatment strategies Incorporates new clinical procedures when appropriate Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system - as appropriate Other Responsibilities (20% of time) May serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients May conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 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 V8_EDRP_NFSG@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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 #: PD55742F - PD55743F - and PD55744F Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22194197/staff-psychologist-mental-health https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22194197/staff-psychologist-mental-health Dubuque, Iowa, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment OR (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internships Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment Loss of Credential A psychologist who fails to maintain the required licensure must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists English Language Proficiency Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist - GS-11 (Entry Level) Experience None beyond the basic requirements 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: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 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 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: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS11 to GS13 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties of this position are - but not limited to: The psychologist provides (under supervision if unlicensed) a full range of psychological services to include psychological assessment - diagnostic - and evidence-based treatment services The psychologist has familiarity with the full range of DSM5 clinical presentations and experience with associated brief - evidence based psychological intervention for mild - moderate and severe presentations The psychologist should have knowledge regarding mental health assessment and treatment The psychologist should also have generalist knowledge regarding Substance Use Disorders - Mood Disorders - Anxiety Disorders and Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and skill/experience with treating patients within a Veterans' Hospital PTSD and MHC setting who may present with all forms of Mental Health and Behavioral Health concerns and comorbidities The psychologist should have generalist psychology assessment and intervention skills - as well as some specialized experience with Evidence Based Treatment The psychologist has the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams The Psychologist has knowledge of thorough risk assessment and mental health crises procedures and should have skill in leading interdisciplinary treatment teams in intervening in patient mental health crises The psychologist provides individual and group interventions to support patients that are coping with health psychology presentations related to mental health diagnoses (e.g. - sleep - pain - adherence to medical regimen - adjustment to illness) - psychosocial stressors - grief or phase of life difficulties (e.g. - discrimination - stress management - coping with loss - transition to civilian life) - and mild-moderate severe mental health presentations The psychologist has skill in providing cognitive screening to address specific functional and/or cognitive ability questions Experience in providing consultation about mental health diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans to professionals representing a variety of disciplines - particularly concerning psychiatrically and medically complex patients Ability to provide education to patients - family members of patients - professional staff and trainees In addition - will be able to engage families of Veterans in empirically supported treatment for caregiver burden Knowledge of most current clinical assessment and psychotherapy research literature as it pertains to areas of specialization and clinical privileges Ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and with varying levels of understanding Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills toward both patients and coworkers Demonstrated ability to function successfully as a member of a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health providers May have secondary duties in other outpatient or inpatient medical settings - and other duties as assigned Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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 may be available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22220756/staff-psychologist-geropsychologist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22220756/staff-psychologist-geropsychologist Columbia, Missouri, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in both spoken and written English Education: Must possess one of the following: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology). OR A Doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internships Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: You must Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment Grade Determinations: GS-11(Entry Level) Requirement: Experience None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 (Developmental Level) Requirements: 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 In addition to the experience above - you must demonstrate the following Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologist with specified research job duties) 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 GS-13 (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements - do you possess at least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level In addition to the experience above - you must demonstrate the following Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature References: VA Handbook 5005/103 PART II Appendix G18 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 11 to 13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Staff Psychologist is assigned to the Behavioral Medicine and Neuropsychology Service (BMNS) within the Behavioral Health (BH) Service Line at the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital (Truman VA) The Truman VA is a level 1C Medical Center - which provides both outpatient medical and mental health services at the main facility and at each of the eight Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) Duties may include: Provides a full range of psychodiagnostic services - including psychological and - if appropriately trained and credentialed - neuropsychological assessment and testing of patients Selects the optimum battery of tests or procedures to gain the appropriate information in each case Incumbent interprets and reports the findings of the evaluation in the medical record in a timely fashion - and integrates the findings to inform treatment planning for patients All assessments comply with the documentation and timeliness standards established by the Medical Center and The Joint Commission Develops - implements - and documents the focused plan for treatment for any assigned caseload of patients (e.g GeriPACT) - including prompt completion of clinical reminders The incumbent formulates a mutually agreed upon plan of treatment - which includes measurable goals - objectives - and treatment methods based upon the psychological assessment The treatment plan is used to direct a course of treatment - is individualized to include patient preferences - and reflects a multidisciplinary approach to care (as clinically indicated) The plan is updated annually or more frequently if there is a change in the patient's condition or needs The incumbent utilizes the Computerized Patient Record System and any other electronic software assigned by the Supervisor (e.g Mental Health Suite) to document treatment planning and progress Treatment plan documentation complies with the documentation and timeliness standards established by the Medical Center and The Joint Commission Provides consultation to professional staff within the Truman VA and to community providers concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients The incumbent draws upon his/her knowledge of current research literature as well as patient-centered factors to determine recommendations Assists the Supervisory Psychologist in the design - development - and implementation of clinical programming - and assists the Supervisory Psychologist in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of clinical programming The incumbent facilitates liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate and improve services Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 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 VISN15EDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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) 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 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22214494/staff-psychologist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22214494/staff-psychologist Panama City Beach, Florida, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English Education Requirement - You must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully completed a re-specialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship Requirement - You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Candidates must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: Staff Psychologist-GS-11 (Entry Level): None beyond the basic requirement 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 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 Preferred Experience: Outpatient Mental Health 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-12 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation - see Duties section for essential job duties of the position May require standing - lifting - carrying - sitting - stooping - bending - puling - and pushing May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions the area is adequately lighted - heated - and ventilated However - the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: Delivers patient care through Clinical Video Telecommunications (CVT) when appropriate 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 Performs evaluations for all Veterans from all backgrounds and ages Provides a full range of psychological services including: Evidence based psychotherapy and cognitive - intellectual - achievement and personality assessments Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Schedules outpatient clinic appointment using Veterans Health Information Systems and technology Architecture (Vista) scheduling options May be required to be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities Assesses and treat the full spectrum of mental health illness as assigned Establishes and maintains professional activities of a psychological nature which most readily and appropriately meet the needs of the patients in the clinical area assigned Ensures a well-balanced - diversified and comprehensive program in order to maximize contributions by Psychology Section staff and trainees as assigned Consults with other health care providers and treatment teams regarding overall program planning and implementation Provides the knowledge - flexibility - and clinical maturity to adapt to and develop comprehensive psychological services in the area of the Healthcare System to which they are assigned Perform other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Subject to change based on the needs of the facility Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact April.Hightower1@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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 #: 00066F - 00067F - 00068F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22227344/staff-psychologist-primary-care-mental-health-integration https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22227344/staff-psychologist-primary-care-mental-health-integration Manchester, New Hampshire, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Requirement: Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English Education: (1) Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR - (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re- specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship [Psychologists who have successfully completed a re-specialization program as described above and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the educational requirements of these qualification standards.] OR - (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND - (4) Internships (a) Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR - (e) Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Loss of Credential A psychologist who fails to maintain the required licensure must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-13: 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: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties Psychologists engage in professional and scientific work which relates to behavior - capacities - personality - interests - emotions and mental disorders for patients in VA medical centers - Community ­Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) - free-standing VA Outpatient Clinics - Veterans Outreach Centers - Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) offices - the VHA National Center for Organization Development and VHA Central Office This work may include any of the following: providing professional clinical services - conducting research - carrying out education and training activities - carrying out program evaluation activities - clinical consultation - supervision and administration VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Karen Chapman (karen.chapman@va.gov) - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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 #: PD000000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400