Staff Psychologist
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Psychology
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Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve
Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction.
And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.
Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve
Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction.
And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.
Job Summary
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1023549
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
Duties
This position is located in the Behavioral Health Care Line, with primary assignment to the Behavioral Health Clinic. The Behavioral Health Clinic provides outpatient assessment and triage as well as individual, group and family psychotherapy for acute and chronic mental health problems. The psychologist applies advanced professional psychological diagnostic methods and evidence-based intervention strategies to a full range of patient problems in his/her work setting.
S/he has advanced knowledge of psychological diagnosis, intervention, and behavioral health that qualifies him/her to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of disciplines. In addition to assigned clinical activities, the psychologist will participate with Behavioral Health managers in program development activities, may participate in supervision and instruction of Psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows and practicum students, may engage in clinical research, and may participate in facility, network or national VA committees, with support of managers for these professional activities.
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday (8:00am to 4:30pm), subject to change based on Agency needs.
Key Requirements
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
- Background and-or Security Investigation required
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS. The basic requirements for employment as a VHA psychologist are prescribed by Public Law 96-151 codified in Title 38, U.S.C.
- 7402.To qualify for appointment, all applicants for the position of psychologist in VHA must meet the following:
- Citizenship. 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
1) Have a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.
AND
- Have successfully completed a professional clinical or counselingpsychology internship training program that has been accredited by APA. Exceptions : (1) new VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying…
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