Staff Psychologist​/EDRP Approved

Summary

This position is with the Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic. 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). The employee conducts outpatient services including evidence‑based psychotherapy, psychological screenings, and evaluations for Veterans.

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen. Non‑citizens may be considered only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Education & Training:
  • Doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association.
  • Specialty area consistent with the assignment.
  • Alternative routes: (a) a doctoral degree plus completion of a re‑specialization program in an APA or CPA accredited program; (b) a historical doctoral degree awarded 1951‑1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a psychological dissertation and equivalent internship experience.
  • Licensed internship training accredited by APA or CPA, or alternative acceptance criteria as described.
• Licensure: Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Non‑licensed applicants may receive a temporary appointment as graduate psychologists under specified conditions.
• Board Certification and Credential Maintenance: Must hold current board certification when required; must maintain licensure and certification throughout employment.
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
• English Language Proficiency: Proficient in spoken and written English; may qualify under Grandfathering provision for current VHA employees.

• Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions: time‑limited individual therapy, couples/family therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducation.
• Utilize evidence‑based, time‑limited cognitive and behavioral therapy approaches.
• Engage in measurement‑based care where clinically appropriate.
• Administer and interpret diverse psychological assessment tools.
• Assess and treat mental disorders, provide adjunctive interventions for medical disorders, and manage crisis situations.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and safety planning; provide triage services for patients at elevated risk.
• Supervise unlicensed psychologists, practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows; provide education seminars.
• Participate in team performance improvement projects, team meetings, and peer review procedures.
• Respond promptly to patient crises with a focus on safety.
• Maintain professional functioning and communicate with supervisors on administrative and clinical matters.

• Diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders via various modalities, and conduct research.
• Possible assignments in any program area.
• Licensed requirements for supervision of unlicensed psychologists.

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

• Competitive salary with regular increases.
• Paid time off: 37–50 days annually (including leave, sick leave, and federal holidays).
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance.
• No telework or virtual position.