Psychologist; Home Based Primary Care

Job Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Eligible applicants must meet specific individual requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit a completed EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 a full review.

Dayton VA Medical Center – a tertiary care facility providing acute, nursing home, mental health hospice/palliative, and domiciliary care in an affiliated teaching and research environment.

Public (Competitive) — One opening.

• Provide clinical services in the homes of Veterans.
• Deliver a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnose mental disorders, especially for complex or unusually difficult patients.
• Facilitate liaisons with other health‑care programs to coordinate care.
• Assist the program director or coordinator in ongoing program evaluation and data‑driven quality improvement projects.
• Educate patients, family members, and significant others.
• Offer comprehensive, evidence‑based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Develop, implement, and document psychotherapeutic treatment plans for an assigned caseload, including timely completion of clinical reminders.
• Attend and participate in administrative and informational meetings held by the team manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus):
Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not authorized.
EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive.

• U.S. Citizen.
• Subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must provide acceptable documentation of identification; REAL  driver’s license or state‑issued .
• Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA health‑care personnel.
• Must complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section.
• Serve a 1‑ or 2‑year trial period during which performance is evaluated for continuation of employment.
• Upon trial completion, employment will be terminated unless written certification is received that continued employment advances the public interest.

• Competitive salary with regular increases; higher step rate may be awarded for unique qualifications.
• Paid time off: 37–50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays).
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment.
• Childcare subsidy: up to 25 % of eligible childcare costs for employees earning below $144,000, after 60 days of employment.
• Retirement:
  Traditional federal pension after 5 years of vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5 % employer contribution.
• Health insurance:
  Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care; many federal programs can be carried into retirement.
• Telework and virtual work are not available; position requires on‑site presence.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online through the provided link. Complete the full questionnaire and attach the required documents. Submit the application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/23/2026 to receive consideration. For assistance, contact Lacey Adkins at adkins (EDRP Coordinator).

After application submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Once the vacancy announcement closes, the hiring office will review submissions for qualification and eligibility. Successful candidates may receive referral certificates and be invited for interviews. Final selection decisions will be communicated by email. Applicants may check status through USAJOBS at any time.

• Resume (up to two pages, use the standard Clinical Resume Document).
• High school or college transcript (if required for qualification).
• SF‑50 (current/former Federal employee).
• DD‑214 / Statement of Service.
• Disability Letter (Schedule
  
  A).
• VA License, CV/Resume, or other professional documentation.
• Other documents as specified in the "Required Documents" section.

Email:
octavia.nicholas