This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, 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 complete review of the EDRP application.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified individual.
This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 10/17/2025. Additional applications will be referred as needed.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Clinical
* Providing a full range of psycho-diagnostic services, including assessment & using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care
* Performing evaluations for a wide array of patients representing diverse diagnostic entities
* Providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, as indicated and appropriate for the specific setting & duties of the Psychologist, which may include individual, family & group psychotherapy & psychoeducation
* Providing education to patients, family members & significant others regarding mental disorders & best practices
* Fully assessing mental health disorders utilizing clinical interviews, psychological screeners &/or assessment
* Delivering a wide range of VHA-approved Evidence Based Psychotherapies including, but not limited to: Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Interpersonal Therapy for Depression, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Depression, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain, etc.
* Providing in-person &/or telemental health modalities, such as Clinical Video Teleconferencing or VHA Video Connect
* Complying with Behavioral Health (BH) Service documentation requirements, including standards for timely completion of patient contact notes, use of required documentation templates, clinical reminders, treatment plans, risk assessment protocols & proper patient checkout procedures
Administrative
* Adhering to all service policies and procedures established by BH Leadership
* Complying with all facility and VHA policies & expectations concerning administrative practices, including but not limited to leave authorization, documentation & completing Talent Management Service educational requirements
* Complying with national and local performance measures (e.g., SAIL) and facilitating organizational success on these measures at the section or program level
* Assisting in the selection, training & supervision staff at lower grade within assigned program area, BH Service, or facility, as needed
* Assisting BH Leadership in executing ongoing program evaluation & data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program
* Attending regular BH meetings, Medical Staff meetings & complying with Psychology peer review procedures
* Other responsibilities as assigned
Work Schedule: Fulltime, Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (times are negotiable)
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
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 children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 52647-F; 52648-F and 52268-F