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. 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. Learn more The psychologist serves as a fully qualified staff psychologist, specializing in Clinical Health Psychology, at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, (MEDVAMC), one of the most complex 1A VA facilities in the nation, majorly affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, and member of the Texas Medical Center. The following clinical activities are expected in the assignment for Staff Psychologists: Provides a full range of psycho diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. Provides direct patient contact including psychological assessment and treatment planning, individual psychotherapy/assessment sessions, family/caregiver stress therapy sessions. Performs evaluations for patients with a variety of psychological disorders. Provides psychological assessments and individual and group psychotherapy for patients in the specified program diagnoses Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including: individual and family psychotherapy, caregiver stress support and evidence based treatments for specified program diagnoses. If unlicensed, the individual must be supervised by a licensed psychologist and the experience and supervision must meet the standards for psychology licensure. May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee. May be involved in the training of medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students, fellows and other graduate or post-graduate trainees, as appropriate. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate. May present outcome data and research at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings, as appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8am to 4:30pm; extended hours required based on location, program assignment and patient care needs. Telework: Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: May be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified applicants (Lufkin, Beaumont, Conroe, Texas City/Gavleston, and Lake Jackson) Pay Scales by Locality Houston: $74,334 - $137,732 Tomball- $74,334 - $137,732 Galveston - $74,334 - $137,732 Conroe - $74,334 - $137,732 Lufkin - $64,649 - $119,787 Beaumont- $64,649 - $119,787 Texas City - $74,334 - $137,732 Richmond - $74,334 - $137,732 Katy - $74,334 - $137,732 Lake Jackson - $74,334 - $137,732 Humble - $74,334 - $137,732 Sugar Land- $74,334 - $137,732