Staff Psychologist​/EDRP Authorized

Staff Psychologist
- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 09/30/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed. The Organizational Location of the Position is:
Community Living Center (Behavioral Health). Mental Health Service, VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), Dallas, TX.

VA Careers - Psychologist:  Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Community Living Center (CLC) psychologist provides care for Veterans with complex medical and psychological needs, including medical rehabilitation, palliative care, and hospice populations.

Responsibilities include providing behavioral and/or environmental interventions, diagnosing psychological disorders, delivering evidence-based therapy (individual, group, or family), supporting medical compliance, and consulting with other disciplines. The psychologist also assists with crisis management and may serve other hospital areas as needed. Duties are but not limited to: GS-11 (Entry Level) Provides psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and consultations.

Applies broad clinical theories, manages crises, participates in team meetings, supports training programs, and contributes to quality improvement. Works under closer supervision and may assist with research or coverage needs. GS-12 (Developmental) Performs psychotherapy and assessments with increasing independence.

Presents complex clinical information, implements treatment programs, utilizes evidence-based therapies, manages crises, participates in team activities and training, consults with other providers, and assists with program evaluation and research. GS-13 (Full Performance Level) Functions fully independently providing psychotherapy, complex assessments, and crisis intervention.

Implements and plans treatment programs, uses advanced evidence-based therapies, consults across disciplines, participates in performance improvement, engages in training, and may conduct research.

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Friday, 8am- 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus):
Authorized EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport, 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 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. 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…