https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net Latest MHA Career Center Jobs Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:05 Z https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22188699/senior-psychologist-program-manager https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22188699/senior-psychologist-program-manager Augusta, Georgia, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: (1) Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re- specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship [Psychologists who have successfully completed a re-specialization program as described above and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the educational requirements of these qualification standards OR (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internships (a) Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR (e) Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Loss of Credential A psychologist who fails to maintain the required licensure must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Senior Psychologist Program Manager - GS-15 Experience: At least four years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-14 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in managing and directing the work of large - complex organizational units and in applying effective management practices Skill in persuasion - negotiation - and motivation to negotiate multiple program policies Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees and other managers using advanced consultation and problem solving skills Skill in the application and analysis of measurement tools to systems issues Ability to balance responsibilities in a complex environment and to work with great autonomy ability to set priorities and delegate tasks - meet multiple deadlines - analyze complex organizational problems and ability to develop and implement effective solutions for those problems Ability to assess need for basic and complex services across multiple programmatic contexts Ability to coordinate the efforts of multiple program elements across a complex system Preferred Experience: 10+ years as Mental Health provider - 3+ years in a leadership position Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-15 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Duties This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until September 30 - 2026 The first cut-off date is December 18 - 2025 Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or until the position is filled This position is being posted as a Physician - Psychologist - Nurse - and Social Worker Please apply under the appropriate series Physician - CBTB-12842015-26-KW Psychologist - CBTB-12844581-26-LRD Nurse - CBTB-12843764-26-HB Social Worker - CBTB-12844582-26-LRD VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent directs all Mental Health activities - to include budget and fiscal management - human resource management - strategic planning - clinical end administrative program development - management and evaluation of services and programs - and ensuring that the clinical and administrative functions are integrated in order to provide optimum utilization of resources Incumbent participates in management discussions - policy making - provides program direction to other directors - managers - and assigned personnel within Mental Health and makes sound decisions in line with law - federal regulations - and policy The incumbent actively participates in the development of overall management goals - objectives - and philosophies necessary for the attainment of optimum system efficiency and effectiveness in providing recovery focused holistic health care to the Veteran population The incumbent provides input - advice - and counsel for system strategic planning - programming - budgeting - general administration - and other areas as appropriate The incumbent manages a large - diverse service that provides Mental Health care services central to the mission of VAAHCS The incumbent manages these services across a large geographic catchment area and in all settings across the healthcare system including the main medical center - community outpatient clinics - community resource and referral centers - and community-based staff/programs Mental Health is a large clinical program area - with oversight of multiple outpatient programs throughout the healthcare system - an inpatient acute care setting - multiple Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (RRTP) Within the Mental Health program spectrum of services there are: Primary Mental Health Ambulatory Care Section - Specialty Mental Health sections - Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery - Homeless and Outreach Services - Health Psychology Section - Psychiatry (Research and Education) and the Administrative Section Programs include Primary Care/Mental Health Integration - PTSD Clinical Team - Dementia Care - Substance Abuse Treatment - Family Program - Women's Mental Health program - Psychiatric Emergency Services - Therapeutic Supported Employment Services - Local Recovery - the Homeless and Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery Treatment Center - Mental Health Intensive Case Management - Peer Support - Suicide Prevention - HUD/VASH - Grant and Per Diem - Housing First - two (2) Community Resource and Referral Centers - Veteran's Justice Outreach and the Homeless PACT - collaborations with Readjustment Counseling Services and provides management oversight of multiple discipline training programs with multiple university affiliates Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm 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 VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 58943F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208265/psychologist-ptsd-program-manager https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208265/psychologist-ptsd-program-manager Montrose, New York, Summary Hudson Valley Healthcare System has a vacancy for an experienced and dedicated GS-14 Psychologist Program Manager This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: ) Psychology Program Manager - GS-14 (a) Experience At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level (b) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1 Ability to organize work - set priorities - delegate tasks - and meet multiple deadlines 2 Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools 3 Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups 4 Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives 5 Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations 6 Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards 7 Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program (c) Assignment For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Psychologist program managers have broad program management responsibilities for a specific program or programs that are designed 10 to deliver specialized - complex - highly professional services that are important program components of the facility and that significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans Programs include but are not limited to addiction - posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - mental health intensive case management (MHICM) - mental health compensation and pension examination (C&P) programs - Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers - inpatient mental health - residential rehabilitation - domiciliary - palliative care - neuropsychology - and internship and postdoctoral fellowship training programs management of an off- campus site psychology program oversight and coordination throughout the facility and its affiliated clinics as a psychology executive - typically at lower complexity facilities Decisions made by the Program Manager affect staff and other resources associated with the programs managed and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment The type of program managed and scope of responsibility are critical aspects of the assignment at this level Responsibilities include operation and management of key clinical - training - research - or administrative programs to include full responsibility for managing the day to day activities of those programs Responsibility may include supervision of staff but is not required Psychologist Program Managers are responsible for strategic planning to ensure the provision of high quality services to meet the needs of the Veterans being served and planning - and developing and implementing short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the program's strategic plan They have oversight of administrative and programmatic resources and deploy those resources in support of the program needs They develop and implement programs - policies - and procedures to meet program goals - VHA policy and external accreditation requirements - and monitor outcomes using data-driven quality assurance processes - and implement strategies for improvement based on data analysis Preferred Experience: Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Duties Duties: The Program Manager - PTSD Dom provides a full range of oversight of the day-to-day operation of the 24-bed PTSD Dom unit of the larger Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program - three-bed sections All work done within the PTSD Dom is under the Program Manager's oversight the Program Manager is responsible for some of the staff and their performance and is the task supervisor for those who have professional specific supervisors - for example - but not limited to Nursing The Program Manager is responsible for the safety and structure of the unit The incumbent is responsible for ensuring all work necessary to ensure that the unit meets the standards for the VA - Joint Commission - CARF - and any other regulatory oversight Clinical Responsibilities (55% of time) Diagnose mental disorders - particularly PTSD - and conduct psychological and/or cognitive function assessments and neuropsychological screenings Treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - particularly PTSD - and provide adjunctive Interventions for the treatment of medical disorders??????? Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services - including assessment - and use the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4 30pm Per service needs EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact - 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) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 13608-O Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22185777/psychologist-ptsd-program-manager https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22185777/psychologist-ptsd-program-manager Albany, New York, Summary This position is located in the Mental Health Service at the Albany VA Medical Center in Albany - New York. The Psychology Program Manager functions as part of the outpatient general mental health clinic. The Program Manager provides a variety of treatment modalities in an Outpatient Clinic that meets the diverse needs of Veterans including management of Post­ Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Recruitment & Relocation Incentive: May be available to highly qualified applicants. Qualifications Psychology Program Manager - GS-14 Experience: At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs;1. Ability to organize work - set priorities - delegate tasks - and meet multiple deadlines.2. Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools.3. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds - interests - and points of view.4. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives.5. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations.6. Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards.7. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3.g - this part.) Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re- specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND 3 Internship: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR - Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one- year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program NOTE: Psychologists who meet the requirements of this revision and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the requirements of this qualification standard AND Licensure: Holds a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j.May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Requirements: Creditable Experience:: Quality of Experience: Experience is only creditable if it is post-doctoral experience as a professional psychologist directly related to the duties to be performed Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to or exceeding professional psychology experience at the next lower level Part-time Experience: Part-time experience is creditable according to its relationship to a full- time workweek For example - a psychologist employed 20 hours per week - or on a half time basis - would receive one full-time workweek of credit for each two weeks of service Post-Doctoral Degree Fellowships: Postdoctoral fellowships or residencies are training programs in an advanced area of clinical practice Training as a fellow or resident is creditable experience on a year-for-year basis Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-14 Duties The Psychologist Program Manager functions as \"Team Leader\" or \"Coordinator\" who is responsible for administrative duties as well as managing and directing clinical activities for a team of health care providers connected with the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Program The Program Manager has supervisory control and is responsible for the completion of all required documentation - clinical assessments - monthly and annual reports - as well as ensuring compliance with all Joint Commission requirements The Program Manager is also responsible for monitoring - reporting - and ensuring the effectiveness - efficiency - and satisfaction of all services provided within the program The psychologist will also be Albany's PTSD Program point of contact This person will lead a team of at least three members toward advising on the PTSD needs of individuals identified as experiencing early this condition Clinical Responsibilities: (50% time) Provides psychological assessment and diagnosis of PTSD and mental health disorders - particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients Provides education to patients - family members - and significant others Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - couples - and group psychotherapy Provides consultation to professional staff within the facility and to community providers - concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients Develops - implements - and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plans for an assigned caseload of patients - including prompt completion of clinical reminders Functions independently as a member of the Stratton VA Medical Center Staff - with full clinical privileges Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings - patient care decisions - and documentation Administrative and Supervisory Responsibilities: (30% time) Provides leadership in the design - development - implementation - and oversight of clinical programs for a team of treatment providers Develops - implements - and oversees operational policies and procedures for the treatment team - in collaboration with the affiliated Chief of Psychology and Chief of Mental Health Conducts ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects that monitor the effectiveness - efficiency - access to care and customer satisfaction of the clinical program that he/she leads Ensures timely access to care of patients assigned to the team Initiates and maintains liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate services Ensures compliance of team members with national and local performance measures Provides clinical supervision - as necessary - to assigned team members regarding adherence to legal standards and policies - documentation CPRS procedures - and clinical management of difficult and complex patients Assumes responsibility for taking appropriate disciplinary actions for employees with performance problems Ensures that appropriate coverage is arranged for patient care responsibilities when staff members are on leave Attends and participates in regular leadership meetings - chaired by the Chief of Psychology and/or Chief of Mental Health Provides coverage as Acting Chief of Psychology when needed Additional duties as needed Teaching and Training (15% time): Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychology interns - practicum students - and postdoctoral residents Other Significant Responsibilities (VISN - National - Medical Center) (5% time): Attends VISN and National Conference calls related to the management of the PTSD Program - implements all required policies and procedures issued by VA Office of Mental Health - and ensures that the PTSD Program is in compliance with all policies and procedures Participates in ongoing VISN workgroups related to PTSD programming Participates in strategic planning at both the VISN and Medical Center levels to ensure the provision of high quality service Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm 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 Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205504/psychologist-program-manager-vocational-rehabilitation https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205504/psychologist-program-manager-vocational-rehabilitation Kansas City, Missouri, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in both spoken and written English Education: Must possess one of the following: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology). OR A Doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internships Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: You must Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Psychology Program Manager - GS-14 (Above the Full Performance Level) Experience: At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level AND - Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to organize work - set priorities - delegate tasks - and meet multiple deadlines Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds - interests - and points of view Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program Preferred Experience: Experience providing clinical or administrative leadership within Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) programs - including components such as Transitional Work (TW) - Supported Employment (SE) - Community-Based Employment Services (CBES) - Supported Education (SEd) - or Supported Self-Employment (SSE) Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-14 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as the Program Manager and Supervisor for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program - providing administrative and clinical oversight of professional Vocational Rehab Service staff and directing program operations in accordance with VHA Directive 1163 Oversees multiple program components and locations - ensuring coordinated delivery of employment and vocational rehabilitation services across the medical center Develops local policies and procedures based on national guidance leads program planning - implementation - evaluation - and continuous quality improvement efforts Supervises staff - including conducting hiring - interviewing - onboarding - performance evaluations - workload planning - leave approval - and disciplinary actions as appropriate Provides clinical and administrative guidance to staff - identifies training and development needs - and oversees peer review and continuing education processes Conducts program evaluations using qualitative and quantitative methods develops strategic and long-range plans and implements process improvements based on data and accreditation requirements Manages program resources - including budgeting - forecasting - and oversight of CWT accounts - TW payroll - and fund control points exercises authority to allocate and distribute program funds Represents Vocational Rehabilitation programs in facility - VISN - national - and community meetings maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Provides direct clinical services - including individual - couples - family - and group therapy - psychoeducation - case management - and recovery-oriented interventions Delivers rehabilitation services using evidence-based and evidence-informed practices to support Veterans with significant functional - psychological - and vocational barriers in achieving competitive employment - educational - and independent living goals Provides services across all components of VHA Vocational Rehabilitation and Compensated Work Therapy programs - including Transitional Work - Supported Employment - Community-Based Employment Services - Supported Education - and Supported Self-Employment Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact visn15edrp@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: As determined by the agency policy (Ad-hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22194127/psychologist-program-manager-suicide-prevention-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22194127/psychologist-program-manager-suicide-prevention-coordinator Boston, Massachusetts, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: The basic requirements for employment as a VHA psychologist are prescribed by Public Law 96-151 codified in 38 U.S.C. § 7402 To qualify for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - all applicants must meet the following: a Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States b Education (1) Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship [Psychologists who have successfully completed a re-specialization program as described above and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the educational requirements of these qualification standards.] [OR (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature.] AND (4) Internships (a) Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) [OR (e) Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program c Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia (2) Loss of Credential A psychologist who fails to maintain the required licensure must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists Board Certification and Loss of Credential (1) Board Certification Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed The board certificate must be current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education (2) Loss of Credential Once board certified - psychologist must maintain a full - valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment A psychologist who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Physical Requirements See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) GRADE DETERMINATIONS In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates Creditable Experience (1) Current Professional Psychology Practice To be creditable - psychological work experience can be obtained through paid or non-paid employment providing psychological work or through participating in a supervised postdoctoral psychology training program (i.e. - fellowship or residency) Psychological work experience must have occurred after the doctoral degree was obtained and must have required the use of knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics associated with current professional psychology practice. Duties The Program Manager/Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) is located at VA Boston Healthcare System (a large - multi-site - 1a facility) in the Mental Health Service The SP Team Lead supervises a team of Suicide Prevention Case Managers and Suicide Prevention Coordinators and implements suicide prevention strategies across the facility and within surrounding communities through education - monitoring - clinical care - outreach - and coordination activities The Suicide Prevention (SP) Psychologist Program Manager position is located in the Mental Health Service at VA Boston Healthcare System (1A facility) The SP Psychologist Program Manager facilitates implementation of local - regional - and national suicide prevention strategies through education - monitoring - and coordination activities across the medical center The SP Psychologist Program Manager provides direct supervision to 7 FTEE staff members - including 2.0 FTEE GS-11 Social Work Case Managers - 2.0 FTEE GS-12 Social Work Suicide Prevention Coordinators - 2.0 FTEE GS-12 Social Work Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinators - a .5 FTEE GS-13 Suicide Prevention Specialist/psychologist - and a .5 FTEE program support assistant The Suicide Prevention team covers all three major medical center campuses and all VABHS CBOCS It is a high profile and complex program that plays a central role in the annual VACO - VISN 1 - and VABHS strategic plans Under the leader's oversight - the team is responsible for implementing a vast array of policies and mandates - necessitating close communication and collaboration with service and hospital leaders within VABHS - and across VISN 1 and VACO The SP Psychologist Program Manager is responsible for coordinating with VABHS leadership on the implementation of VISN1 and VACO mandates related to suicide prevention clinical practice and the development of relevant local policies and procedures This includes monitoring a vast number of data dashboards on a routine basis and working with Quality Management and others to address appropriate clinical care - maximizing performance on metrics - and engage in continuous quality improvement The SP Psychologist Program Manager oversees the daily operations of the Suicide Prevention program including providing supervision to all SP team members - ensuring direct care services are provided to high-risk Veterans - providing education and training to VA and community stakeholders - ensuring timely responses to high-risk for suicide e-consults and Veterans Crisis Line consults - and completion of daily reporting/tracking The SP Psychologist Program Manager applies advanced professional diagnostic methods and evidence-based intervention strategies to a full range of Veteran problems The SP Psychologist Program Manager has advanced knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis - intervention - and behavioral health that qualifies him/her to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of disciplines Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: May be available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Karen.Chapman@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: Available Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: F04522 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22177662/clinical-psychologist-suicide-prevention-program-manager https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22177662/clinical-psychologist-suicide-prevention-program-manager Charleston, South Carolina, Summary **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until May 1 - 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be March 17th 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.** Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment OR - Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re- specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship Psychologists who have successfully completed a re-specialization program as described above and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the educational requirements of these qualification standards OR - Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internships (a) Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (e) Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Psychology Program Manager - GS-14 Experience At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level GS-13 Assignment This is the full performance level for staff psychologists At this level - psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services - consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate They may be assigned to any VHA program and setting - such as inpatient or outpatient medicine - primary care - surgery - mental health - neurology - rehabilitation medicine - geriatrics - Compensation and Pension - Vet Centers - and the VHA National Center for Organization Development Psychologists diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments - treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders Among the modalities provided are individual - family - and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions Psychologists consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation - teaching - training - and research activities GS-13 Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1 Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations 2 Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health 3 Knowledge of clinical research literature Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1.Ability to organize work - set priorities - delegate tasks - and meet multiple deadlines 2.Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools 3 Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups 4 Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives 5.Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations 6.Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards 7.Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program Preferred Experience: Suicide prevention experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is the GS-14. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent serves as the professional leader of the Suicide Prevention Program within the Mental Health Service Line at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center (VAMC) This position requires broad based clinical - administrative and supervisory knowledge and skills The incumbent is directly responsible for the planning - development - implementation - monitoring - and evaluation of the Suicide Prevention Program The incumbent is under the administrative supervision the ACOS - Mental Health Service Line Major duties include - but are not limited to: Directly responsible for the planning - development - implementation - monitoring - and evaluation of all the Suicide Prevention program operations Has direct authority over and is responsible and fully accountable for all aspects of clinical services as well as monitoring - tracking - education - training and outreach services provided by the Suicide Prevention program Develops and administers program policies relating to all services provided by the Suicide Prevention program These policies include those related to coordination of care with other clinical - allied health and administrative services Overall supervisor responsible for all of the professional staff assigned to the Suicide Prevention program at the Charleston VAMC - including those based in Community Based Outpatient Clinics Responsible for determining and defining the objectives and the goals of the Suicide Prevention program and with assuring that these are consistent with VHA Handbook 1160.01 - UNIFORM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES and the SUICIDE PREVENTION COORDINATOR MANUAL located on the VHA OMH&SP Suicide Prevention Share point - as well as any applicable Directives or Operational Memoranda Responsible for monitoring accomplishment of and progress towards all established goals and objectives of the Suicide Prevention program at the Charleston VAMC Responsible for developing and preparing budget estimates for procurement of supplies - equipment - and personnel services in the Suicide Prevention program Responsible for ensuring that the staff of the Charleston VAMC's Suicide Prevention Program effectively coordinate with one another to provide suicide prevention outreach - education - training - tracking - monitoring and clinical care Responsible for ensuring the compliance of the Suicide Prevention program with local and system-wide program policy directives The professional psychologist will be able to function with a minimum of clinical oversight and is expected to make autonomous decisions regarding clinical issues The psychologist is responsible for providing all psychological services to patients presenting with a mental health diagnosis - as well as those with complex diagnostic pictures of multiple Axis I and Axis II diagnoses The psychologist will provide clinical supervision to trainees and to other clinicians on the team - as necessary - if deemed appropriate Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday through Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 60738F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22223994/psychologist-program-manager-psychosocial-rehabilitation-recovery-center-prrc https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22223994/psychologist-program-manager-psychosocial-rehabilitation-recovery-center-prrc Omaha, Nebraska, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Psychology Program Manager - GS-14: Experience: At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Ability to organize work - set priorities - delegate tasks - and meet multiple deadlines Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds - interests - and points of view Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-14 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties Incumbent serves as the Program Manager and Supervisor for the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Center (PRRC) at the NWI VA Health Care System The PRRC provides outpatient mental health programming and services for Veterans based on the psychiatric rehabilitation recovery model These services include 1) outpatient group and individual rehabilitation and recovery services 2) collaboration and advocacy for Veterans and their family members and 3) education and training of staff Major duties include - but are not limited to the following: Coordinates and supervises PRRC programming including facilitating staff meetings - overseeing consult management - assigning intake assessments and case management duties - insuring patient/staff safety - and evaluating environment of care The incumbent provides administrative - clinical - and technical supervision to assigned staff They are expected to set priorities and make assignments according to capabilities of those assigned Incumbent manages daily operations of the PRRC develops policies and procedures for the programs' operations maintains data tracking utilization of mental health services by PRRC Veterans - and prepares reports and statistics when requested Ensures constant readiness and compliance of the PRRC program/staff with regard to standards set forth by the Joint Commission - OIG - OHMO and any other accrediting body identified by Executive Leadership The incumbent will dedicate 50% of their time providing direct clinical services at the PRRC The incumbent will allocate 25% of their time clinical oversight - administrative leadership and supervisory duties The incumbent will devote the remaining 25% of their time to hospital-based support specialist responsibilities - which encompass supporting the acute psychiatric unit - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) - and medical/medication floors Tasks may include - but are not limited to - completing CSREs - conducting follow-up clinical calls - and delivering therapeutic services on medical units The incumbent develops training plans in-line with employee's needs - and assists in addressing these needs The incumbent balances and distributes workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization - assuring timely accomplishment of the assigned tasks - and assuring that employees have an integral role in developing the final product Ensures delivery of evidence-based interventions by the PRRC staff Incumbent coordinates the facilitation of PRRC groups and makes changes and additions to group curriculum to respond to needs of PRRC Veterans The incumbent maintains a current knowledge to answer questions from team members on procedures - policies - directives and to obtain needed information on decisions from the Chief - Mental Health Service on major problems and issues Directs the assessment - program development and presentations necessary to meet the educational needs of the service line staff - and provides for the training necessary to develop and maintain skills The incumbent effectively handles disciplinary issues and counsels employees regarding performance or other situations takes disciplinary or appropriate action when necessary Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized SLRP: This occupational series may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) Repayment is limited to $40 -000 annually - up to $100 -000 in lifetime awards Participants must sign a service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22220747/psychologist-behavioral-health-integrated-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22220747/psychologist-behavioral-health-integrated-program Columbus, Ohio, Summary The psychologist will be a key member of a Behavioral Health Integrated Program team (BHIP) providing outpatient psychological assessment and evidence based psychotherapy to Veterans presenting with a broad spectrum of diagnoses - including depressive disorders - anxiety/trauma related conditions and personality disorders. Experience in time limited evidence based psychotherapy is preferred for this position (ex. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - DBT - etc.) Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g - this part.) English Language Proficiency Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions:(a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internships Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-11 Staff Psychologist (Entry Level) Experience None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 Staff Psychologist (Developmental Level) Experience At least 1 year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist but with less intense supervision than at the GS-11 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team - including research participant relations - research documentation - data acquisition - maintenance - and collaboration GS-13 Staff Psychologist (Full Performance Level) Experience At least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Preferred Experience: Experience with Evidence-Based and/or Evidence-Informed therapy Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13 Physical Requirements: The position is primarily sedentary - with some bending - walking and stooping required.This position requires the ability to read printed material and distinguish colors - such as reading computer screens and the ability to accurately perceive depth so as to move around work space safely and to appropriately make contact with patients and staff. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Clinical Responsibilities (85% of time) Ability to diagnose mental health disorders by conducting psychological assessments to include clinical interviewing - objective and projective testing Ability to treat mental health disorders through a variety of evidence-based psychotherapies to include modalities of group and individual psychotherapy Performs evaluations for Veterans seeking services for mood and anxiety disorders Ability to treat mental health disorders through evidence-based psychotherapies to include group and individual psychotherapy modalities Veterans will present for treatment with a variety of mood - anxiety - and SMI disorders many with personality disorders or traits Demonstrates competency in at least one evidence-based psychotherapy such as Cognitive Processing Therapy or Prolonged Exposure for treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - or Interpersonal Therapy for the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Staff psychologist may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities Academic/Teaching/Training: (5% of time) May hold faculty appointment at an affiliated university May provide training opportunities to various disciplines (PA students - Psychiatry Residents - Family Practice Residents - and Nursing Students) May be asked to participate in the Psychology Training Program and Training Committee May serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients (mostly in Behavioral Health) Research/Program Evaluation (5% of time) Assists in establishing program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the ACC - as appropriate If applicable - plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs - designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings Other Significant Responsibilities (5% of time) Will attend weekly MH & BSS meetings and other treatment team meetings as assigned up to 5% of the time May serve on ACC or Healthcare System - VISN - and/or National VA committees or task forces May represent psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Relocation Incentive: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Lacey.Adkins2@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: Available (Ad hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 91571A/91572A/91573A Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208164/psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208164/psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program Chesapeake County, Virginia, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR - Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internships (a) Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR (e) Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) In addition to meeting the basic requirements - you must meet the following grade requirements: GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-11 - Entry Level: None beyond the basic requirements GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-12 - Developmental Level: At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) Experience is only creditable if it is post-doctoral experience as a professional psychologist directly related to the duties to be performed Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to or exceeding professional psychology experience at the next lower level Postdoctoral fellowships or residencies are training programs in an advanced area of clinical practice Training as a fellow or resident is considered to be creditable experience on a year-for-year basis Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSA's: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team - including research participant relations - research documentation - data acquisition - maintenance - and collaboration GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-13 - Full Performance Level: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Experience is only creditable if it is post-doctoral experience as a professional psychologist directly related to the duties to be performed Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to or exceeding professional psychology experience at the next lower level Postdoctoral fellowships or residencies are training programs in an advanced area of clinical practice Training as a fellow or resident is considered to be creditable experience on a year-for-year basis Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSA's: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary in nature within clinical and administrative settings Use of fingers may be required to operate computers Light lifting (15lbs or less) requirements to relocate boxed materials from one area to another - and ambulation related to physical inspections of the facilities. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) - Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (HVAMC) - under the Community Based Clinics (CBOCs) and is in our Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) The Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Psychologist works primarily in an outpatient general mental health setting The psychologist provides psychodiagnostics assessments - individual therapy - group therapy - crisis intervention - and other psychological services The individual will function as part of a multi-disciplinary team to include psychiatrists - psychologists - nurse practitioners - social workers - licensed mental health professionals - nurses - psychology technicians and other disciplines Clinical Responsibilities (85%): Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapy services and uses the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care Performs psychological evaluations for patients on units to which the psychologist is assigned to provide coverage Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions to units/programs in the Medical Center to which the psychologist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice including individual psychotherapy and/or counseling - vocational counseling - group therapy - family therapy and/or counseling - crisis intervention - administration and interpretation of psychometric tests (objective) - administration and interpretation of psychometric tests (projective) - program evaluation - psychological research - and consultation Academic/Teaching/Training (5%): Involved in Psychology Training Programs - Service Line Committees - Department Committees and/or medical center Committees Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned Is involved in the training of graduate trainees - as appropriate Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients Program Evaluation/Research (5%): Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system - as appropriate Presents outcome data and research results at medical center - VA - regional or national scientific or professional meetings Other Significant Responsibilities (5%): Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System - VISN - and/or National VA committees or task forces Represents psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System - as assigned/appropriate Actively participates in leadership roles on local - state - and national professional organizations May Perform other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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: Ad-hoc may be available as needed Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: GS-0180-11/12/13 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205480/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205480/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program Camdenton, Missouri, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in both spoken and written English Education: Must possess one of the following: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology). OR A Doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internships Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: You must Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment Grade Determinations: GS-11(Entry Level) Requirement: Experience None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 (Developmental Level) Requirements: Experience At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist but with less intense supervision than at the GS-11 grade level In addition to the experience above - you must demonstrate the following Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologist with specified research job duties) Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team - including research participant relations - research documentation - data acquisition - maintenance - and collaboration GS-13 (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements - do you possess at least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level In addition to the experience above - you must demonstrate the following Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature References: VA Handbook 5005/103 PART II Appendix G18 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 11 to 13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The psychologist is assigned to the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Team (BHIP) in Behavioral Health Service at the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital (Truman VA) Generalist and integrated mental health services are provided at Truman VA and each CBOC - with specialized mental health services offered at Truman VA including programming to support treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - substance use disorders - Severe Mental Illness (SMI) - and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (homeless and supported employment services) Over 160 direct and indirect FTE support both outpatient and inpatient services - with Psychiatrists - Psychologists - Social Workers - Nurses - Rehabilitation Counselors - and Licensed Marital and Family Therapists providing multidisciplinary and collaborative treatment interventions based on the Recovery Model and empirically supported treatment protocols Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Provides a full range of psycho diagnostic services - including psychological assessment and psychological testing of patients He/She selects the optimum battery of tests or procedures to gain the appropriate information in each case He/She oversees the administration and scoring of psychological assessment procedures - interprets and reports the findings of the evaluation in the medical record in a timely fashion - and integrates the findings to inform treatment planning for patients Psychological assessments comply with the documentation and timeliness standards established by the Medical Center and The Joint Commission Utilizes appropriate therapeutic techniques or combinations of techniques to provide Evidence-Based and Recovery-Oriented treatment to Veterans with complex mental health needs within outpatient and inpatient settings The incumbent provides the full range of therapeutic interventions - including education - individual and/or family psychotherapy - and group psychotherapy to patients - family members - and significant others - as clinically indicated Assists the Psychologist Program manager in the design - development - and implementation of clinical programming - and assists BH leadership in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of clinical programming The incumbent facilitates liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate and improve services Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team - established by the Psychologist and/or Service Line Chief He/She complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients He/She complies with all Computerized Patient Record System documentation procedures - including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g. - entering diagnostic and procedure codes) May perform independent research - based on his/her interest and ability and approval of the Psychologist and Service Line Chief The incumbent takes responsibility for the ethical preparation and implementation of his or her research program to be approved by an institutional review board (IRB) and review process Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN15EDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22151980/senior-psychologist-service-chief-mental-health https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22151980/senior-psychologist-service-chief-mental-health Grand Junction, Colorado, Summary 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. Qualifications ***This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 30th - 2026 The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 19th - 20205 with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.*** Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) -OR- Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re- specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship [Psychologists who have successfully completed a re-specialization program as described above and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the educational requirements of these qualification standards.] - OR - Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature.] AND Internships Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed - OR - New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern - OR - VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - OR - Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) - OR - Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one- year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program NOTE: Psychologists who meet the requirements of this revision and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the requirements of this qualification standard.] Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Board Certification Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed The board certificate must be current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education Grade Determinations: Senior Psychologist- Service Chief Mental Health - GS-15 Experience At least four years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-14 level GS 14 Assignment- For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time The Psychologist Service Chief manages a stand-alone Service - Product Line or Service Line Senior Psychologist- Service Chief Mental Health - GS-15 Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1 Ability to supervise and manage a large group of professional staff effectively 2 Skill in interpersonal relationships - including conflict resolution and ability to work collaboratively with supervisors from other units 3 Ability to accurately apply the qualification standards - assesses the potential of current and prospective employees - and promotes their professional development 4 Ability to develop appropriate productivity standards for professional staff - often across multiple program lines 5 Knowledge of the goals and objectives of the medical center and VISN and ability to communicate these to subordinates Preferred Experience: 5 or more years of supervisory experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Duties are performed in an office setting and/or on hospital wards and clinics where there is exposure to communicable diseases common of the client population. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Provides broad program management responsibilities for several programs - including leadership in the development - implementation - evaluation - and oversight of complex programs responsible for comprehensive clinical care of Veterans Leads several multidisciplinary teams Responsible for development - implementation - and oversight of operational policies and procedures for the programs Conducts ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects Organizes and leads leadership team meetings to facilitate case disposition - care management - effective delivery of clinical interventions - and adherence to administrative demands Monitors and distributes provider-specific workload reports to team leaders and ensures provider adherence to workload standards Plans work to be accomplished by team leaders and Program Managers Ensures timely access to care of patients assigned to each team in accordance with local and national policies Monitors compliance of team leaders and members with VA performance measures and effectively shapes provider practice patterns to improve standing on performance measures Provides clinical supervision regarding adherence to WCHCS clinical and legal standards and policies Provides leadership in hiring new staff for each program Resolves conflicts among staff and adjudicates complaints and problems of employees in a timely and effective manner Ensures appropriate coverage and approves leave for employees directly under their supervision Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs to effectively coordinate services Serves as voting member of Clinical Executive Board - Medical Executive Committee - Peer Review and Medical Records Committee Allocates resources within Programs - based on a data-driven decision-making process with consideration given to the overall needs Responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations Functions as the supervisor of record for management area team leaders/program managers Coordinates with the assigned administrative partner to ensure section administrative support - human resource - strategic planning - space and budget needs are met Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis: The practice of psychological assessment and diagnosis Psychotherapy treatment delivered to individuals - groups - and couples/families using education - supportive therapy - behavioral interventions - and evidence-based psychotherapies Assess - stabilize - & determine disposition of patients with emergent mental health conditions consistent with medical staff policy Conduct & document suicide & homicide risk evaluations & assessments & implement safety planning Administer & interpret standardized measures to assess patient outcomes & progress Provide counseling & education to patients - families & caregivers on mental health Provide ongoing consultation & education to staff nurses - medical team & student trainees Admit patients to the Mental Health Inpatient Unit & residential unit - including evaluation for admission & initiation of inpatient orders Manage behavioral treatment of patients on the Mental Health inpatient & residential units Serve as on-call clinician for Mental Health Service - providing mental health consultation to the Emergency Department & medicine wards Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be Authorized EDRP Authorized: Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary & regular salary increases 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) 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) & 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: This position is authorized for telework - situational (ad hoc) and has NOT been authorized as virtual or remote Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 54577-O Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192255/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program-bhip https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192255/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program-bhip Santa Rosa, California, Job Description Join our Team at the  Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Santa Rosa, CA as a Staff Psychologist- Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)!   The Psychologist's primary assignment will be at the Santa Rosa Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Mental Health Clinic which serves veterans with mental health problems, emphasizing combat and sexual assault-related posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, anger management, late life depression, chronic mental illness, psychiatric illness co-occurring with medical illnesses, traumatic brain injury, and mental health problems associated with homelessness. The incumbent will be involved in assessment and treatment of a complete range of these mental health disorders and will supervise psychology trainees. The Staff Psychologist at this level may diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. Among the modalities provided are individual, family, and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions. The incumbent may consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. The Staff Psychologist may be involved in program evaluation, teaching, training, and research activities. The incumbent understands and applies professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations; provides professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health; and maintains knowledge of clinical research literature. The incumbent does not administratively supervise staff or write performance appraisals. The incumbent may provide supervision of trainees. Benefits and Features   Salary: $111,641 - $206,857 per year Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Education Debt Reduction Program: Authorized. We encourage you to consider VA employment in Santa Rosa, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.   Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:29:37 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22173039/psychologist-x28-developmental-behavioral-pediatrics-program-x29 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22173039/psychologist-x28-developmental-behavioral-pediatrics-program-x29 Los Angeles, California, Description Our Department of Pediatrics is seeking to hire a Psychologist to join the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program. The program offers ongoing follow up and treatment for children with a broad range of developmental and behavioral challenges, including behavioral problems, attentional problems, developmental delays, and language disorders. You will provide clinical services to children and young adults (age 0-21) Primary responsibilities include: Conduct developmental evaluations and psychological testing Provide parent and child education through evidence-based coaching programs Provide psychotherapy services Maintain timely documentation in the electronic medical record system Provide consultation to interdisciplinary team members Other clinical duties as assigned Salary range: $122,231.52/yr - $161,193.60/yr Qualifications PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology Valid California Clinical Psychologist License  Knowledge of early childhood education or child development Strong computer skills including word processing, e-mail systems, spreadsheets, and electronic medical records Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing Demonstrated ability to analyze information, situations, and procedures to define problems and formulate alternative solutions Ability to maintain confidentiality  Ability to function independently and as a member of a interdisciplinary team Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:53:24 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22151947/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22151947/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program Gainesville, Florida, Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred for consideration on the first cut-off 04/01/2026 - and every 2-weeks thereafter until a selection is made. Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as the grade requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship - Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed -OR- Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting BOTH of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program -AND- - the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed -OR- Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed -OR- New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern -OR- VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement -OR- Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) -OR- Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia EXCEPTION - Non-Licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405[(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two (2) years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment Applicants may qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Psychologist Qualification Standard - GS-0180 (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Please see the referenced qualification standard for specific details regarding this Grandfathering Provision GRADE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements stated above - the following qualifications criteria must be met to qualify at the following Grade Levels: Staff Psychologist - GS-11 (Entry Level) Experience - None beyond basic requirements Psychologists who are NOT licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist Staff Psychologist - GS-12 (Developmental Level) Experience - At least one (1) year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) Psychologists who are NOT licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist - but with less intense supervision than at the GS-11 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs) - In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team - including research participant relations - research documentation - data acquisition - maintenance - and collaboration Staff Psychologist - GS-13 (Full Performance Level) Experience - At least two (2) years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one (1) year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Licensed to practice independently Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs) - In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature PLEASE NOTE: Psychological work experience (paid or non-paid employment) must have occurred AFTER the doctoral degree was obtained and must have required the use of KSA's and other characteristics associated with current professional psychology practice Preferred Experience: We are seeking applicants with strong clinical backgrounds and training to include the following: Good time management skills Skills to balance workload demands Excellent customer service skills Ability to remain positive even during times of high levels of stress Ability to work collegially with all other professions References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ and access the VA Psychologist Qualification Standard - GS-0180 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties 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 Staff Psychologists are Licensed Independent Providers who engage in professional and scientific work which relates to behavior - capacities - personality - interests - emotions and mental disorders This work may include any of the following: providing professional clinical services - conducting research - carrying out education and training activities - carrying out program evaluation activities - clinical consultation - supervision and administration Staff psychologists at the GS-11/GS-12 level diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments - treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders - and may conduct research They may be assigned to any program area Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the close supervision of a licensed psychologist Staff psychologists at the GS-13 level are at the full performance level for staff psychologists At this level - psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services - consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate.Among the modalities provided are individual - family - and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions Duties at ALL levels include but are not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities (80% of time) Applies a wide range of professional psychological treatments and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions for Veterans and other eligible patients through a variety of modalities including evidence-based practices and adjunctive interventions including but not necessarily limited to individual and group psychotherapy - family therapy - consultation - rehabilitation - and psycho-education Diagnoses mental disorders - and conducts psychological and/or cognitive function assessments and neuropsychological screenings Designs and implements effective treatment strategies Incorporates new clinical procedures when appropriate Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system - as appropriate Other Responsibilities (20% of time) May serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients May conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 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 ineligible to apply for incentive Contact V8_EDRP_NFSG@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 #: PD55742F - PD55743F - and PD55744F Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22171676/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22171676/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program Jacksonville, Florida, Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred for consideration on the first cut-off 04/10/2026 - and every 2-weeks thereafter until a selection is made. Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as the grade requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship - Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed -OR- Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting BOTH of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program -AND- - the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed -OR- Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed -OR- New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern -OR- VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement -OR- Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) -OR- Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia EXCEPTION - Non-Licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405[(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two (2) years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment Applicants may qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Psychologist Qualification Standard - GS-0180 (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Please see the referenced qualification standard for specific details regarding this Grandfathering Provision GRADE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements stated above - the following qualifications criteria must be met to qualify at the following Grade Levels: Staff Psychologist - GS-11 (Entry Level) Experience - None beyond basic requirements Psychologists who are NOT licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist Staff Psychologist - GS-12 (Developmental Level) Experience - At least one (1) year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) Psychologists who are NOT licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist - but with less intense supervision than at the GS-11 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs) - In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team - including research participant relations - research documentation - data acquisition - maintenance - and collaboration Staff Psychologist - GS-13 (Full Performance Level) Experience - At least two (2) years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one (1) year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Licensed to practice independently Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs) - In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature PLEASE NOTE: Psychological work experience (paid or non-paid employment) must have occurred AFTER the doctoral degree was obtained and must have required the use of KSA's and other characteristics associated with current professional psychology practice Preferred Experience: Adult outpatient mental health experience with 1-5 years experience providing evidenced based treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ and access the VA Psychologist Qualification Standard - GS-0180 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties 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 Staff Psychologists are Licensed Independent Providers who engage in professional and scientific work which relates to behavior - capacities - personality - interests - emotions and mental disorders This work may include any of the following: providing professional clinical services - conducting research - carrying out education and training activities - carrying out program evaluation activities - clinical consultation - supervision and administration Staff psychologists at the GS-11/GS-12 level diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments - treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders - and may conduct research They may be assigned to any program area Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the close supervision of a licensed psychologist Staff psychologists at the GS-13 level are at the full performance level for staff psychologists At this level - psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services - consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate.Among the modalities provided are individual - family - and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions Duties at ALL levels include but are not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities (80% of time) Applies a wide range of professional psychological treatments and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions for Veterans and other eligible patients through a variety of modalities including evidence-based practices and adjunctive interventions including but not necessarily limited to individual and group psychotherapy - family therapy - consultation - rehabilitation - and psycho-education Diagnoses mental disorders - and conducts psychological and/or cognitive function assessments and neuropsychological screenings Designs and implements effective treatment strategies Incorporates new clinical procedures when appropriate Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system - as appropriate Other Responsibilities (20% of time) May serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients May conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 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 ineligible to apply for incentive Contact V8_EDRP_NFSG@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 #: PD55742F - PD55743F - and PD55744F Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22224024/staff-psychologist-residential-rehabilitation-treatment-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22224024/staff-psychologist-residential-rehabilitation-treatment-program Detroit, Michigan, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Requirement: Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English Education Requirement: You must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully completed a re specialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the re specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for OR - have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship Requirement: You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) NOTE: Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Candidates must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS11: no additional experience beyond the basic requirement GS12: at least 1 full year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the GS11 level - and are able to demonstrate the following knowledge - skills and abilities: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team - including research participant relations - research documentation - data acquisition - maintenance - and collaboration GS13: at least 2 addition years of experience - with at least one year equivalent to the GS12 level - as a professional psychologist that was obtained through employment as a psychologist or through participating in a supervised post-doctoral psychology training program that demonstrates 1) active professional practice that was paid/non-paid employment and/or 2) a full - current and unrestricted license To be creditable - the experience must have required the use of knowledge - skills - abilities and other characteristics associated with current psychology practice: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to a full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Preferred Experience: Experience working in SUD (Substance Use Disorder) setting - psychiatric inpatient - and/or corrections Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS11 to GS13 Physical Requirements: Ability to physically access various treatment settings within the facility Ability to use computers frequently/continuously throughout the day for data input and communication Ability to use phone Position is primarily sedentary and incumbent must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time May require light lifting and carrying (under 10 pounds) and climbing stairs as needed. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Clinical Responsibilities Provides a full range of biopsychosocial diagnostic services including psychological testing and assessments as well as neuropsychological screening Performs routine and in-depth mental health and psychological evaluations - including intake assessments Provides evidence-based psychotherapy and other therapeutic interventions utilizing VA based guidance and guidelines Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions for patients - including individual - couples - and group psychotherapy Uses the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care Performs routine brief assessments as appropriate Provides brief mental health and behavioral interventions as appropriate Provides clinical care coordination and case management of patients as appropriate Liaisons/advocates on behalf of the Domiciliary Substance Use Disorder Program team and/or Veteran/caregiver between settings of care - both internal and external to the VA Provides patient and caregiver education - both in individual and group formats Provides crisis intervention services - seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint - coordinates family conferences and serves as a liaison to family members - as needed Assesses the need for referral for more intensive and/or specialty mental health services Independently identifies high-risk patients and connects with needed resources and services - as needed Consults - collaborates - and coordinates with other staff who provide care to Veteran Completes comprehensive Veteran-centered - recovery-focused treatment plans and updates as appropriate/required Completes clinical reminders Monitors the efficiency - effectiveness - timeliness - quality of services offered within the program area Reviews relevant data - assesses the data - develops - and implement ideas for improvement Serves as psychology champion for treatment planning - discharge planning - and psychosocial and psychotherapeutic needs Education and Research Responsibilities Provides clinical supervision to psychology trainees Involvement in the training of medical students - medical and psychiatric residents - nursing students - fellows and other graduate or post-graduate trainees - as appropriate Other Significant Responsibilities Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System - VISN - and/or National VA committees or task forces - as assigned by the Supervisor or the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health Represents psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System - as assigned by the Supervisor or the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees Serves as a consultant to one or more Vet Center(s) - including but not limited to the Vet Centers located in Detroit - Pontiac - Dearborn - and Macomb Perform VA police psychological examinations as needed Contributes to policy formulation and participates in establishing procedures within the assigned area Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Sunday- Thursday - 8:00am - 4:30pm with occasional evenings Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive 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 #: 93882/93883/93884 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227410/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227410/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program Salt Lake City, Utah, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken & written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education AND Internship: Must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment ~OR~ Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology & successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship ~OR~ Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature ~AND~ Successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed ~OR~ New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology & the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern ~OR~ VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement ~OR~ Completion of an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) ~OR~ Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 & 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a 1-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a 1 year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under supervision of a licensed psychologist Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment Drivers License: A valid state drivers license is required as this position requires local travel to provide community-based care to Veterans through the use of a government vehicle or other individual arrangements May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-11 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 Experience: At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the GS-11 Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist but with less intense supervision than at the GS-11 grade level ~AND~ Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of & ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design & implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship & research execution within the context of an established research team - including research participant relations - research documentation - data acquisition - maintenance - & collaboration GS-13 Experience: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 ~AND~ Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - & ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice & consultation in areas related to professional psychology & behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13 Physical Requirements: Must be in overall good health - able to sit at a desk working at a computer - engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting - walking - bending - and carrying supplies The incumbent must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands - exercise patience - and control emotions - with reasonable accommodation - if necessary - without endangering the health and safety of the incumbent or others The incumbent must be able to pass VA requirements for operation of a government vehicle Position may require walking throughout the clinic and/or Medical Center - standing for extended periods of time - involves sitting at a computer and in counsel and consultation with Veterans and interdisciplinary teams Position may require travel to provide clinical services to Veterans in the community - clinics - medical centers - CBOC's - etc This position also requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures transcribing viewing a computer terminal extensive reading and repetitive motions of the wrists - hands - and/or fingers. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is assigned to the BHIP Team in the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic - where we provide a full range of psychological assessment and treatment services to veterans with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses The duties and responsibilities are to practice independently in the provision of psychological services - consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate Diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments Treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders Consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Offer empirically validated and evidence-based psychotherapies - such as cognitive behavior therapy - dialectical behavior therapy - cognitive processing therapy - and acceptance and commitment therapy Design and implement effective treatment strategies based on clinical need - and incorporates new clinical procedures as indicated Function as part of the treatment team and can be instrumental in program development and evaluation Participate in the training of medical students - psychiatric residents - and nursing students as appropriate Participate in the Psychology Training Program and may be responsible for clinical oversight of psychology students - interns - or postdoctoral fellows as assigned Serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients Work Schedule: 8AM to 4:30PM Monday-Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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: May be available on an ad-hoc basis as determined by the agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 57752-A - 57753-A - 57754-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22188964/academic-neuropsychologist-clinical-psychologist-for-autism-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22188964/academic-neuropsychologist-clinical-psychologist-for-autism-program Cleveland, Ohio, Academic Neuropsychologist/Clinical Psychologist for Autism Program The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (CAPP) at MetroHealth Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time neuropsychologist or clinical psychologist for an immediate opening in our interdisciplinary autism assessment clinic. This position will serve adolescent and adult patients, but pediatric opportunities are available for lifespan trained individuals.  The Division faculty provide clinical care within a medical setting, including our interdisciplinary Autism and Neurobehavior Clinic located in the Parma, Ohio location of MetroHealth Medical System. All faculty have academic appointments at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and are expected to be actively involved in academic training activities. There is a strong tradition of interprofessional, integrated care service delivery models in this academic health system. We are seeking candidates with experience in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) [i.e., formal training or willingness to achieve reliability on all ADOS Modules] to provide services in the MetroHealth Autism and Neurobehavior Clinic. The MAAC Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic providing high-quality, diagnostic and assessment services to individuals across the lifespan with suspected ASDs from diverse backgrounds. We are a dynamic and driven group of professionals devoted to serving the patients of Northern Ohio with cultural humility in a wellness focused manner. The primary responsibilities for this position will include provision of diagnostic assessment to adolescents and adults with suspected ASD, supervision of neurodevelopmental and pediatric neuropsychology residents and fellows, and participation in the academic medical education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Additional academic and clinical pursuits are available and may be pursued according to individual interest. Some possible opportunities include developing and implementing training opportunities for medical providers on caring for individuals with developmental disabilities, consultation with educational and vocational partners, engagement in clinical research activities in the field of developmental disabilities, and assisting in program develop  for comprehensive transition services for individuals with developmental disabilities, outpatient programs for severe or intensive behaviors in patients with autism, and primary care models of autism screening and diagnosis. Qualifications include the following: fluent English verbal communication skills, a Ph.D./Psy.D. from an APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate program with primary interest and background in clinical psychology, clinical internship in an APA accredited program, completion of a neuropsychological or clinical post-doctoral fellowship, and license eligibility in Ohio by start date.  We can provide additional training and supervision for candidates to achieve reliability on ADOS Modules; however, experience is with assessment of ASD is highly preferred.   This full-time faculty position will have a competitive salary for academic rank.  MetroHealth offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including an impressive pension program with a generous match through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. As an academic institution, all MetroHealth faculty hold academic appointments at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Situated on beautiful Lake Erie, Cleveland and adjacent suburbs offer an established, friendly environment with something for everyone. From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the world-famous Cleveland Orchestra and everything in between, music lovers have no shortage of options. Cleveland is home to the second-largest theater district in the country, Playhouse Square. Sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts will not be disappointed, with the city’s three professional sports teams and over 25,000 acres of Cleveland Metroparks. For foodies, Eater calls Cleveland’s restaurant scene “vibrant, diverse, and balanced” (The 38 Essential Cleveland Restaurants (eater.com)). All of this with an affordable cost-of-living make Cleveland a great place to call home!   Please forward your CV and letter of interest to:   Eloy Vazquez Provider Recruitment The MetroHealth System evazquez@metrohealth.org   In employment, as in education, MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University are committed to Equal Opportunity and World Class Diversity.  Please email vitae and a letter outlining clinical and academic interests to Britt Nielsen, PhD (Chief of Psychology) via Eloy Vazquez evazquez@metrohealth.org Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:38:54 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22220864/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22220864/staff-psychologist-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program Fort Smith, Arkansas, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions:(a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program AND (b)The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 & 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internship: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology & the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 & 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure Hold a full - current - & unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Board Certification Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed The board certificate must be current & the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education Grandfathering Provision May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: Staff Psychologist - GS-13 (Full Performance - Level) (a) Experience At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level (b) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1 Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations 2 Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health 3 Knowledge of clinical research literature Preferred Experience: Experience with Evidence Based Psychotherapy (EBP) such as CBT-D - ACT - IPT - CBT-I - CBT-CT - and DPT Providing behavioral health services to adult populations Providing behavioral health services through telehealth modalities Working as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary care team Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation - see Duties section for essential job duties of the position May require standing - lifting - carrying - sitting - stooping - bending - puling - and pushing May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions the area is adequately lighted - heated - and ventilated However - the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges - universities - schools - or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements - you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education For further information - visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional To provide specialty mental health treatment to Veterans enrolled for care for the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks and its Community Based Outpatient Clinics Services include providing a full range of biopsychosocial evaluations - basic mental health symptom screening - evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy - and treatment planning Duties include but not limited to: - Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and the diagnoses of mental disorders - particularly in complex or unusually difficult cases - Provides education to patients - family members - and significant others - Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy - Fully participates as a Mental Health Service BHIP team member - assuming a collaborative role with Veterans and other team members in developing and implementing recovery-oriented treatment plans and functioning on the team as a consultant - mentor - leader - or other roles as appropriate to promote the team mission - Provides consultation to professional staff within the Mental Health Service and the larger medical center - as well as to community providers when appropriate - concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients - Develops - implements - and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients - including prompt completion of Clinical Reminders - Functions independently as a member of the VHSO's Mental Health Service staff - with full clinical privileges The incumbent assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings - patient care decisions - and documentation - Assists the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) - Mental Health Service and Lead Psychologist with the design - development - and implementation of clinical programs for a team of treatment providers - Adheres to operational policies and procedures for Mental Health Service and the VA Medical Center - Assists the ACOS of Mental Health Service and Lead Psychologist with ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of mental health programs - Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs within the Medical Center and at other VA Medical Centers to effectively coordinate services - Complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of Clinical Reminders in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) for all patients - Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures - including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g. - entering diagnostic - procedure - and Service Connection/Special Authority codes) - Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Lead Psychologist - the ACOS - Mental Health Service - the VHSO Chief of Staff - and the Medical Center Director - Attends regular Mental Health Service and BHIP staff meetings - and complies with peer review procedures Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - Subject to change based on needs of the facility 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 Jennifer.Isbell-Gross@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: ad hoc available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 01603F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22188962/bilingual-spanish-neuropsychologist-clinical-child-psychologist-for-autism-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22188962/bilingual-spanish-neuropsychologist-clinical-child-psychologist-for-autism-program Cleveland, Ohio, Bilingual (Spanish) Neuropsychologist/Clinical Child Psychologist for Autism Program The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (CAPP) at MetroHealth Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). School of Medicine is seeking a full-time neuropsychologist or clinical child psychologist for an immediate opening in our interdisciplinary autism assessment clinic. The Division faculty provide clinical care within a pediatric setting, supervision of neurodevelopmental and child clinical psychology interns (APA accredited program), fellows, and graduate trainees.  We are also involved in the education of medical students and residents as well as research and other scholarly activities. There is a strong tradition of interprofessional, integrated care service delivery models in this academic health system. For the current position, we are seeking candidates with experience in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) to serve as the clinical lead to our interdisciplinary Spanish speaking Autism Assessment team. Formal training or willingness to achieve reliability on all ADOS Modules in both English and Spanish is required.   The MAAC Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic providing high-quality diagnostic and assessment services to individuals across the lifespan with suspected ASDs who are primarily on Medicaid.  As an academic medical center associated with CWRU School of Medicine, MetroHealth also boasts an active psychiatry and psychology residency programs and a neurodevelopmental psychology fellowship program. Participation in clinical supervision and didactic presentations are expected. Thus, candidates with interest and experience in training are highly valued. While ASD diagnostic services will be a primary focus of this position, additional provision of bilingual behavioral intervention services (e.g., cognitive behavioral interventions, group social skills training, parent-child interaction treatments) neuropsychological evaluations for Spanish speaking individuals aged 3 to 18 years, and research can be incorporated into the clinician’s schedule as appropriate. Qualifications include the following: fluent Spanish and English verbal communication skills, a Ph.D./Psy.D. from an APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate program with primary interest and background in pediatric/child clinical psychology, child/pediatric internship in an APA accredited program, completion of a neuropsychological or child clinical post-doctoral fellowship, license eligibility in Ohio by start date.  We can provide additional training and supervision for candidates to achieve reliability on ADOS Modules.   Written Spanish proficiency is not required. This full-time faculty position will have a competitive salary for academic rank.  We have exceptional clinicians with extraordinary hearts. The MetroHealth System has an established commitment to service to our community in addition to providing state of the art medical care to the greater Cleveland area. From our extensive Metroparks systems with thousands of miles of greenspace to our award-winning eateries to the incredible arts scene featuring the largest performing arts center outside of New York and one of the best orchestras in the world and a low cost of living to boot, Cleveland is one of the top places to live in the country. If you would like to learn more, please send cover letter and CV to the attention of:   Melissa Armstrong-Brine, PhD  Director of MetroHealth Autism and Neurodevelopmental Clinic   Eloy Vazquez, Provider Recruitment The MetroHealth System Email:  evazquez@metrohealth.org Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:36:50 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22188591/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22188591/psychologist Dayton, Ohio, Summary There are multiple Clinical Psychologist opportunities within the Mental Health Service at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Tour of Duty and hours will be discussed during time of interviews. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature.] AND Internships Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program NOTE: Psychologists who meet the requirements of this revision and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the requirements of this qualification standard.] Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist - GS-11 (Entry Level) Experience None beyond basic Staff Psychologist - GS-12 (Developmental Level) Experience At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist but with less intense supervision then at the GS-11 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities In addition tot he experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team - including research participant relations - research documentation - data acquisition - maintenance - and collaboration GS-13 Staff Psychologist (Full Performance Level) Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) References: VA Qualification Standards: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Duties Psychologist: Mental Health Service (GS 11/12/13) Provides direct clinical care management to an assigned cohort of patients Provides a full range of psychological services to typical and atypical cases in areas of patient treatment assignment - consistent with approved clinical privileges and type of hospital appointment - with evidence of acceptable work quality by satisfactory supervisory of peer case review ratings and not more than one documented justified complaint/observation of errors in professional procedure/judgments during the rating period A full range refers to evidence based psychotherapy - psychological testing/evaluation - interviewing - therapeutic programming - team participation - chart documentation - and specialized techniques appropriate to specific treatment assignment area Maintains productivity standards as indicated by maintaining casework loads in compliance with established service policies and response to requests for patient treatment services in a timely manner Timely manner refers to initiation of services within two work days after receiving consult request and completions within 30 workdays There will be no more than one quarter of unsatisfactory caseload maintenance Psychologist: Substance Use Disorder (SUD)/MH RRTP (Residential) (GS 11/12/13) Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services appropriate to the care setting - with an emphasis on the evaluation and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders Completes general psychological evaluation of emotional and behavioral problems and focused psychosocial - cognitive - or other assessments Consistently uses measurement based care to inform treatment planning Treatment planning and monitoring: Actively engages in treatment planning and clinical care meetings both with and without Veterans present - to facilitate care planning and collaborative - complex care management and coordination Facilitates care coordination including warm handoffs for Veterans with complex needs related to a variety of addiction - mental health and primary care services at the medical center Provides comprehensive professional care documentation in the patient record system - adhering with timeliness standards for quality care Participates in program development - and to aid in the development of processes to integrate clinical care for Veterans Psychologist: Integrated Care (GS 11/12/13)Serves as Team Member for an inter-professional clinical team - co-located within primary care or specialty medicine teams Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services appropriate to the medical setting - especially in the areas of general psychological evaluation of emotional and behavioral problems and focused functional assessments Provides a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise - with special emphasis on brief and evidenced-based interventions found to be effective in primary care and/or medical settings Facilitates patient and family education appropriate to primary care and/or medical settings and the specific presenting mental or behavioral health issues Provides consultation services for medical providers (PCP) to maximize the effectiveness of their interventions in reducing health-risk behaviors and enhancing health­ promoting behaviors - with a significant emphasis on a prevention-oriented model of care Psychologist: Pain Psychology & Integrated Care (GS 11/12/13) Serves as Team Member for an inter-professional clinical team - co-located within the Integrative Medicine (IM) and primary care or specialty medicine teams (split between Pain Psychology and Integrated Care into medical settings) Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services appropriate to the IM setting - especially pertaining to the evaluation and treatment of pain conditions - emotional and behavioral problems and focused functional assessments Provides a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise - with special emphasis on brief and evidenced-based interventions found to be effective in IM and primary care and/or medical settings Facilitates patient and family education appropriate to the IM (e.g. - CBT-CP) and primary care and/or medical settings and the specific presenting mental or behavioral health issues Provides consultation services for IM and medical providers (PCP) to maximize the effectiveness of their interventions in reducing health-risk behaviors and enhancing health­ promoting behaviors - with a significant emphasis on a prevention-oriented model of care Work Schedule: Hours will be discussed during the interview Functional Statement #: Multiple Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22219734/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22219734/psychologist Valhalla, New York, We are seeking an experienced Psychologist to join our Division of Behavioral Health at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York. The successful candidate must have a minimum two years of experience with a PhD in Psychology or Psy. D. Candidates must also possess a valid NYS Psychologist License. This position will work in our outpatient Mental Health Clinic. The Psychologist is responsible for conducting clinical evaluations and delivering treatment services in individual, family and group formats consistent with the scope of practice. The Psychologist must evaluate patients' symptoms of psychiatric disorders and behavioral problems, conduct mental status examinations, review psychiatric histories, develop multi-axial diagnoses, prepare required treatment records, and maintain required documentation of work activities in a timely fashion in accordance with policies and procedures. The Psychologist actively participates in staff meetings, case conferences, case presentations, quality improvement initiatives and training activities. Facility Info: MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley's most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area's only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.       Other: WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Advanced Physician Services (APS) is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). About Us: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes: Health Insurance Dental Vision Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Savings Account Paid Time Off Holidays Tuition Reimbursement How to Apply: For more information about this opportunity, contact Icesolene Cummings, Advanced Clinical Recruiter for WMCHealth at (845) 547-3636 or by email at jenna.conte@wmchealth.org     Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:58:53 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208465/clinical-psychologist-carilion-clinic-kidney-transplant-program-roanoke-va https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208465/clinical-psychologist-carilion-clinic-kidney-transplant-program-roanoke-va Roanoke, Virginia, Location: 4434 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift | 40 hours/week About the Role This position offers a unique opportunity to grow with the Carilion Clinic Kidney Transplant Program , launching in 2026. The Clinical Psychologist will play a critical role in supporting transplant candidates through comprehensive psychological evaluations and assessments, ensuring readiness and suitability for renal transplantation. Key Responsibilities Conduct psychological evaluations for renal transplant candidates, assessing readiness, psychosocial risk factors, and suitability. Adhere to PACT standards and ensure documentation meets CMS/UNOS transplant psychosocial requirements . Maintain expert knowledge of medically based psychological testing and assessment protocols. Present patient-centered results to patients and families. Participate in transplant program planning and case review meetings. Provide individualized, age-appropriate care and interpret assessment results accurately and timely. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to treatment planning. Offer education and training for staff and community groups. Engage in professional development and special projects as needed. Qualifications Education: Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA-accredited graduate school required. Experience: Minimum two years of clinical experience (including internship year); second year must be post-graduate under supervision of a licensed psychologist. Licensure: Licensed in Virginia by the Board of Medicine or Board of Psychology as a Clinical Psychologist (or in West Virginia by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists). Other Requirements: Completion of de-escalation training within four months of hire (maintained annually for inpatient work). Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and healthcare providers. Commitment to continuing education. Why Join Carilion Clinic? Be part of a pioneering transplant program. Work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Access to professional growth and development opportunities. Carilion Clinic is a progressive, emerging leader in American healthcare dedicated to improving outcomes and enhancing value for every patient, while advancing the quality of care through medical education and research. A physician-led, multi-specialty, not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Roanoke, Virginia, Carilion Clinic operates 7 hospitals, 282 outpatient clinics, 850 physicians representing more than 85+ specialties, along with 350 residents and fellows in 30 accredited ACGME programs.  Education and research activities and opportunities abound through our intimate relationships with the VTCSOM, the FBRI at VTC, Virginia Tech proper, and Radford University. The Roanoke Valley is a metro area of 300,000 and has consistently been rated among the “best places to live” in the nation. Roanoke is located at the southern tip of Virginia's spectacularly beautiful Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Trail and close to the 22,000-acre Smith Mountain Lake. The area offers sensational outdoor activities but also a surprising array of cultural activities from fine dining to multiple musical venues and playhouses, to symphonies and ballets. For more information Rob Way, Provider Recruiter, Carilion Clinic Phone: 540-206-6898; Email: rjway@carilionclinic.org Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity are encouraged to apply Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:28:57 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192251/psychology-program-manager-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192251/psychology-program-manager-behavioral-health-interdisciplinary-program Fresno, California, Job Description Join our Team at the  Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fresno, CA as a Psychology Program Manager - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program!   The VA Central California Health Care System is recruiting for a Psychologist General Mental Health Program Manager, now known as the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Manager. The FRE-BHIP Program Manager is responsible for organizing, directing, supervising, and administering all aspects of the Fresno BHIP Programming. The incumbent exercises very wide latitude and independent judgment in decisions in establishing program direction and goals for this program. The work of this position is highly complex, involving program management skills, supervisory, skills, and intensive clinical services, all of which require the exercise of skillful, independent judgment and flexible use of a wide range of professional abilities. The incumbent is responsible for assessing and identifying programming and processes that can aid in\ improving SAIL metrics that are directly applicable to the Fresno BHIP. The incumbent directly or indirectly supervises all Fresno BHIP providers in the system and serves as Psychology Executive of the psychologists for their discipline requirements (e.g., FPPE/OPPE) within the FRE-BHIP Program. The incumbent serves as a member of the MH Program Manager Committee aimed at improving MH processes and MH collaborative care, including improvement of all SAIL metrics. The incumbent advises the Deputy Chief of Mental Health, Chief of Mental Health Services, facility leadership, program managers, and staff concerning FRE-BHIP services at the individual patient level and for the facility and the Veteran community. Benefits and Features   Salary: $161,126 - $209,463 per year. Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):  Authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program: Authorized. 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 : May be authorized by supervisor on a limited ad hoc basis.                                                                                                                                                                   We encourage you to consider VA employment in Fresno, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:31:23 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22196476/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22196476/psychologist Denver, Colorado, We are recruiting for a mission-driven Psychologist to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in-it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department CHS Behavioral Health Job Summary The Psychologist provides doctoral level integrated behavioral health services as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) and functions as a key member of the primary care medical team. The BHC abides by guidelines and expectations specific to the clinic in which they provide patient care. Services will be provided in the Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) clinic(s) with a focus on therapeutic interventions across the lifespan. Services include expert diagnostic assessment and brief evidence-based treatment for psychiatric disorders and assessing psychosocial factors in patients with chronic medical conditions as well as substance abuse screening. The psychologist strives to create a positive customer service experience by committing to highest standards set forth by Denver Health. The psychologist provides case management and consultation, case coordination to facilitate referrals to specialty care, and crisis intervention. The psychologist is actively involved in quality improvement, data monitoring, and research projects. Participates in supervision and teaching for the pre-doctoral psychology internship and provides supervision to psychology residents and practicum students as needed. Essential Functions : Provide high quality clinical services to individuals referred to behavioral health, including short-term evidence-based behavioral health interventions and support services. (10%) Provide services that are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient. (10%) Consult with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generate recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. (10%) Conduct brief diagnostic screening of patients using evidence-based assessments and screening tools. (10%) Provide health behavior change interventions using Motivational Interviewing. (10%) Conduct in-depth diagnostic assessment as needed. (5%) Conduct safety and risk assessment as needed. (5%) Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. (5%) Actively participate in regular team meetings and huddles of the interdisciplinary team at primary care clinic. (5%) Participate in Integrated Behavioral Health Division meetings to maintain cohesion and improve awareness of department functioning. (5%) Participates or provides leadership of department, agency, or community meetings as well as internal Denver Health workgroups. (5%) Participate in teaching and didactics as part of the training faculty of the Division of Psychology for psychology pre-doctoral residents and practicum students. (5%) Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the Integrated Behavioral Health Division staff. (5%) Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the medical residents and training programs within Denver Health and University of Colorado. (5%) Participate in academic efforts in research and professional writing. (5%) Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff (0%) Education : Doctorate Degree in psychology from an accredited school Required Work Experience : 1-3 years One year of postdoctoral experience Required Licenses : PSY-Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Advanced knowledge and skills in effective psychological practice in primary care medical settings, including evidence-based, brief therapy modalities, crisis intervention, and risk assessment. Knowledge of patient populations’ cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning, and education. Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis. Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team in a medical setting. Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the clinic setting. Skill in establishing a therapeutic alliance and engaging the patient in collaborative goal setting and prioritizing patient needs as part of the care team in the primary care clinic setting. Ability to participate as a faculty member with the Division of Medicine and provide teaching and supervision as needed for the psychology internship training program through the Department of Psychiatry. Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate it into practice. Ability to manage the therapeutic relationship including triaging patient to specialty mental health services and termination. Ability to respond to trauma or psychiatric emergency including writing involuntary mental health holds. Microsoft Office skills required. Knowledge of electronic health record preferred. Shift Work Type Regular (0.6 FTE) Salary $112,500.00 - $134,400.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE) Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers! Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:51:56 -0400