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Staff Psychologist

Department of Veterans Affairs
place Fredericksburg, 22403
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Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field Psychology
local_atm $78740USD 98424 year
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Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance PTO

Experteer Overview In this role you provide comprehensive mental health care to Veterans, conducting screenings, delivering time-limited evidence-based psychotherapy, and leading groups. You may also work with families and perform concise evaluations to guide treatment. You will collaborate with a care team to support functional outcomes and Veterans’ well-being. The position offers a stable schedule and opportunities within a mission-driven federal healthcare system. Compensation / Benefits • Conduct initial screenings and intakes for Mental Health Treatment, including PTSD and Substance Use Disorders • Provide a full range of psychotherapy (individual, couples, family, group) with crisis intervention, using evidence-based and evidence-informed approaches • Lead three evidence-based or evidence-informed psychotherapy groups • Provide services to Veterans' families (psychoeducation, couples therapy, family therapy) to support functioning • Administer, score, interpret, and write brief psychological evaluations using BDI, BAI, PHQ-9, and PCL-5 Tasks • unknown Key requirements • EDRP eligible • Paid Time Off: 37-50 days per year • Parental Leave: up to 12 weeks after 12 months • Childcare subsidy up to 25% of eligible costs • Federal pension with vesting • Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Modalities

Couples
Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues

Settings

Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Court / Court Ordered
Military