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Staff Psychologist - Mental Health Clinic BHIP
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 42 days ago
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Staff Psychologist serves within the Mental Health Service Line as a core member of the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) in the outpatient Mental Health Clinic.
- →The psychologist provides a full range of evidence-based psychotherapies, diagnostic evaluations, and psychological assessments for Veterans with diverse and complex behavioral health needs.
- →Responsibilities include consultation with multidisciplinary teams, documentation of clinical care, participation in program development and quality assurance, and contribution to training activities.
- →Services may be delivered in individual, group, couples, and family modalities across outpatient and occasional inpatient settings.
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Participates in program development, evaluation, and quality assurance activities.
- →Serve on committees at the Medical Center, VISN, or national level as assigned, and may represent the VA at community or professional events.
- →Engages in research, scholarly presentations, and continuous professional development as assigned.
- →Provides clinical supervision to psychology trainees, including practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows, and teaches didactic seminars.
- →Demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity to the needs of Veterans across the adult lifespan.
- →Upholds VA safety, infection control, and privacy standards, including the appropriate use of VistA/VA electronic systems.
- →Maintains customer service excellence in all interactions with Veterans and stakeholders.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 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.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 434d68df-321b-45ce-9123-202e8ea33b9d
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