Staff Psychologist; Icmhr-Range - EDRP​/Authorized

Staff Psychologist (ICMHR-RANGE) – EDRP, Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a staff psychologist to serve in the Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery Rural Access Network (ICMHR‑RANGE).

Base pay: $83,280–$154,309 per year (GS‑11 to GS‑13). Competitive salary and incremental increases. Eligibility for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – up to $200,000 over 1‑5 years.

This position is open for a full‑time Staff Psychologist at the Full Performance (GS‑13) level, with flexibility to be appointed at GS‑11 through GS‑13 depending on experience and qualifications.

• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and coordinate multidisciplinary care for veterans with severe, persistent mental illness.
• Provide individual and family clinical interventions to address substance abuse, psychiatric illness, and social needs.
• Facilitate assessment, identification, referral, and linkage to appropriate medical, psychiatric, and social services.
• Consult with relevant clinical staff to assign veterans to VA treatment teams and programs.
• Lead community outreach and organize collaborative efforts to support veteran independence.
• Maintain professional judgment, documenting treatment progress and scholarly activities when applicable.
• Perform research duties as required, including design, implementation, and data management of clinical research projects.
• Adhere to work schedule Monday‑Friday, 8 AM‑4:30 PM and follow all federal safety and telework policies.

• Basic Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA‑, CPA‑, or PCSAS‑accredited program (or eligible alternative, see full criteria).
  • Completion of a professional internship accredited by APA or CPA, or an equivalent supervised experience ensuring a full‑year internship standard.
  • Current, full, unrestricted state license to practice psychology at the doctoral level (or temporary graduate psychologist appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7405).
  • For GS‑11: no additional experience beyond basic requirements.
  • For GS‑12: at least one year of professional psychologist experience equivalent to GS‑11.
  • For GS‑13: at least two years of professional psychologist experience, including one year at GS‑12 level.
• Preferred Experience
  • Full, unrestricted license with at least one year experience with veterans diagnosed with serious mental illness.
  • Experience in community‑based care management and interdisciplinary mental health teams.
  • Proficiency in evidence‑based therapies (e.g., CBT‑for‑psychosis, social skills training, DBT).
• Physical requirements:
  
  vision 20/40, motor, auditory and color vision as per federal criteria.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Professional psychological treatments and assessment methods for diverse populations.
  • Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies.
  • Research skills for clinical projects (for GS‑12/13).
  • Consultative abilities for professional psychology and behavioral health.
  • Knowledge of clinical research literature.

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized (subject to approval).
• EDRP participation eligible for up to $200,000.
• Paid time off: 37–50 days annually (including leave, sick leave, and Federal holidays). Potential credit toward annual leave based on previous service.
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment.
• Child‑care subsidy: up to 25 % of eligible costs for employees with income below $144,000.
• Retirement: traditional federal pension and 401(k) with VA contributions.
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance through federal programs.
• Telework: ad‑hoc telework may be available; position is not virtual.

Email: visn
17edrp2 (EDRP Coordinator).