https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net Latest MHA Career Center Jobs Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:18:14 Z 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/22165983/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22165983/psychologist Castle Point, New York, 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. Duties This position is located in the Mental Health Care Line - VA Hudson Valley Health Care System The VA Hudson Valley Health Care System offers a full range of acute and chronic care services for Veterans residing in six adjacent counties - including - Dutchess - Westchester - Putnam - Orange - Rockland and Sullivan serving over 400 -000 Veterans Services include - but are not limited to medicine - surgery - psychiatry - rehabilitative medicine - long term care - women's health - blind rehabilitation - mental health - substance abuse - PTSD - and services for the seriously mental ill and nursing home care There are numerous specialty clinics and laboratories The Staff Psychologist is in the Psychology Department and assigned within Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System Psychology staff are located at Montrose or Castle Point Campuses and can also be assigned to any of our CBOCs The Staff Psychologist provides specialty care services to Veterans of all eras who are diagnosed with mental health conditions related to their military service They may also provide services to Veterans who have a history of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Duties include assessment - individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy - both in-person and via Telemental Health - and include the provision of Evidence-Based Therapies as well as traditional psychotherapy - as clinically appropriate Functions OR VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Ability to diagnose mental disorders and provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services - conduct psychological assessments for clinical or administrative purposes - including Compensation and Pension Examinations - as directed by the Section Chief or designated Supervisor Ability to treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including: individual - group and family psychotherapy - caregiver stress support - cognitive-behavioral therapy - interpersonal and other forms of evidence based psychotherapy Provides supervision of trainees conducting direct clinical care Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Remains involved in program evaluation and/or research activities Provides administrative duties including - attending organizational meetings Additional duties may include: May provide clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training - including trainees seeking licensure in psychology Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - $:30pm 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. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22151965/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22151965/psychologist Bronx, New York, 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 Basic Qualifications: 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 - all applicants for the position of psychologist in VHA must meet the following: 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 TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED TO VERIFY EDUCATION 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 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 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 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 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 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 GS-11 (Entry Level):Experience: None beyond the basic requirements.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 than at the GS-11 grade level AND Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 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 GS-13 (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 AND 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) 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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Duties The Psychologist is located in the Mental Health Patient Care Center at the James J Peters (Bronx) VA Medical Center The staff psychologist duties include: assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care performing evaluations providing a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual and group counseling consulting with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues and may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities and/or the psychology training program VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full-Time - Monday-Friday - 800am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more 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 #: 21L62-A - 21L62-A - 21L62-A 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/22227382/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227382/psychologist Bay Pines, Florida, 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 Education: 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 (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 OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internship: (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 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 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 Determinations: GS-11 (Entry Level):Experience: None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 (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 AND Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 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 GS-13 (Full Performance Level): Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least 1 year equivalent to the GS-12 level AND 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 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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Provides a full range of psychodiagnostic services - including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care Ability to diagnose mental health disorders - conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments utilizing the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Provides psychological assessments and individual and group psychotherapy for patients in their assignment Responsible for completing current suicide awareness and prevention related training and demonstrating ability to implement associated suicide prevention screening - evaluation and safety planning - as indicated Upon direction from BPVAHCS leadership - and in support of the VA patient care mission - conducts patient care services through face to face - and telehealth mediums - to include - but not limited to video and telephonic means Functions independently as a member of the BPVAHCS Medical Staff - with full clinical privileges Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team - established by the Service Chief - MH&BSS Assists clinic and program managers in the design and execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program and specific interventions Complies with all Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)documentation procedures - and accuracy - timeliness - and completeness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g. - returning Veteran telephone calls - making missed opportunity telephone calls and appropriate documentation - entering diagnostic and procedure codes - as well as completing encounters in a complete - accurate - and timely manner Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Service Chief and facility Director Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychology students - to include those in post-doctoral - internship - and practicum programs Assists/advises other staff in processes and procedures related to VHA - BPVAHCS - or program specific performance measures and/or program outcome and evaluation Identifies performance improvement needs and solutions as requested - to include active contributions to improve performance measures Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more 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: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework Ad-hoc telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 21802F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217037/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217037/psychologist Smithfield, RI, At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Psychologists, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. What we offer Psychologists: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous 'above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Continuing Medical Education (CME). Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states, including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Experienced treating adults, children, and adolescents with a variety of mental healthcare needs. Experienced with testing intakes, planning batteries for assessments, report writing and feedback sessions. Familiar with some Psychological testing; most testing will be referred to Psychometrists. Job Description As a Psychologist at LifeStance Health, you're an integral part of our team, serving the mental healthcare needs of our clients. You'll see clients in an outpatient clinical setting either in-person or via telehealth. Responsibilities Day-to-day job responsibilities will include: performing psychological assessments/testing/evaluations, diagnosing, developing treatment plans, evaluating treatment plans, providing therapy, documentation, and making referrals for additional treatment needs. LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:59 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217036/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217036/psychologist South Kingstown, RI, At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Psychologists, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. What we offer Psychologists: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous 'above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Continuing Medical Education (CME). Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states, including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Experienced treating adults, children, and adolescents with a variety of mental healthcare needs. Experienced with testing intakes, planning batteries for assessments, report writing and feedback sessions. Familiar with some Psychological testing; most testing will be referred to Psychometrists. Job Description As a Psychologist at LifeStance Health, you're an integral part of our team, serving the mental healthcare needs of our clients. You'll see clients in an outpatient clinical setting either in-person or via telehealth. Responsibilities Day-to-day job responsibilities will include: performing psychological assessments/testing/evaluations, diagnosing, developing treatment plans, evaluating treatment plans, providing therapy, documentation, and making referrals for additional treatment needs. LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:59 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217035/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217035/psychologist East Greenwich, RI, At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Psychologists, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. What we offer Psychologists: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous 'above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Continuing Medical Education (CME). Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states, including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Experienced treating adults, children, and adolescents with a variety of mental healthcare needs. Experienced with testing intakes, planning batteries for assessments, report writing and feedback sessions. Familiar with some Psychological testing; most testing will be referred to Psychometrists. Job Description As a Psychologist at LifeStance Health, you're an integral part of our team, serving the mental healthcare needs of our clients. You'll see clients in an outpatient clinical setting either in-person or via telehealth. Responsibilities Day-to-day job responsibilities will include: performing psychological assessments/testing/evaluations, diagnosing, developing treatment plans, evaluating treatment plans, providing therapy, documentation, and making referrals for additional treatment needs. LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:59 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217010/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217010/psychologist Riverside, RI, At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Psychologists, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. What we offer Psychologists: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous 'above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Continuing Medical Education (CME). Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states, including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Experienced treating adults, children, and adolescents with a variety of mental healthcare needs. Experienced with testing intakes, planning batteries for assessments, report writing and feedback sessions. Familiar with some Psychological testing; most testing will be referred to Psychometrists. Job Description As a Psychologist at LifeStance Health, you're an integral part of our team, serving the mental healthcare needs of our clients. You'll see clients in an outpatient clinical setting either in-person or via telehealth. Responsibilities Day-to-day job responsibilities will include: performing psychological assessments/testing/evaluations, diagnosing, developing treatment plans, evaluating treatment plans, providing therapy, documentation, and making referrals for additional treatment needs. LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:59 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217009/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217009/psychologist Greenville, RI, At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Psychologists, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. What we offer Psychologists: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous 'above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Continuing Medical Education (CME). Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states, including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Experienced treating adults, children, and adolescents with a variety of mental healthcare needs. Experienced with testing intakes, planning batteries for assessments, report writing and feedback sessions. Familiar with some Psychological testing; most testing will be referred to Psychometrists. Job Description As a Psychologist at LifeStance Health, you're an integral part of our team, serving the mental healthcare needs of our clients. You'll see clients in an outpatient clinical setting either in-person or via telehealth. Responsibilities Day-to-day job responsibilities will include: performing psychological assessments/testing/evaluations, diagnosing, developing treatment plans, evaluating treatment plans, providing therapy, documentation, and making referrals for additional treatment needs. LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:59 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217008/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217008/psychologist Cranston, RI, At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Psychologists, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. What we offer Psychologists: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous 'above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Continuing Medical Education (CME). Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states, including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Experienced treating adults, children, and adolescents with a variety of mental healthcare needs. Experienced with testing intakes, planning batteries for assessments, report writing and feedback sessions. Familiar with some Psychological testing; most testing will be referred to Psychometrists. Job Description As a Psychologist at LifeStance Health, you're an integral part of our team, serving the mental healthcare needs of our clients. You'll see clients in an outpatient clinical setting either in-person or via telehealth. Responsibilities Day-to-day job responsibilities will include: performing psychological assessments/testing/evaluations, diagnosing, developing treatment plans, evaluating treatment plans, providing therapy, documentation, and making referrals for additional treatment needs. LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:59 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217007/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217007/psychologist Providence, RI, At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Psychologists, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. What we offer Psychologists: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous 'above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Continuing Medical Education (CME). Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states, including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Experienced treating adults, children, and adolescents with a variety of mental healthcare needs. Experienced with testing intakes, planning batteries for assessments, report writing and feedback sessions. Familiar with some Psychological testing; most testing will be referred to Psychometrists. Job Description As a Psychologist at LifeStance Health, you're an integral part of our team, serving the mental healthcare needs of our clients. You'll see clients in an outpatient clinical setting either in-person or via telehealth. Responsibilities Day-to-day job responsibilities will include: performing psychological assessments/testing/evaluations, diagnosing, developing treatment plans, evaluating treatment plans, providing therapy, documentation, and making referrals for additional treatment needs. LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:59 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217006/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217006/psychologist WARWICK, RI, At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Psychologists, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. What we offer Psychologists: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous 'above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Continuing Medical Education (CME). Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states, including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Experienced treating adults, children, and adolescents with a variety of mental healthcare needs. Experienced with testing intakes, planning batteries for assessments, report writing and feedback sessions. Familiar with some Psychological testing; most testing will be referred to Psychometrists. Job Description As a Psychologist at LifeStance Health, you're an integral part of our team, serving the mental healthcare needs of our clients. You'll see clients in an outpatient clinical setting either in-person or via telehealth. Responsibilities Day-to-day job responsibilities will include: performing psychological assessments/testing/evaluations, diagnosing, developing treatment plans, evaluating treatment plans, providing therapy, documentation, and making referrals for additional treatment needs. LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:59 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22202705/psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22202705/psychologist Milledgeville, 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 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: 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 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: Staff Psychologist - GS-13 (Full Performance - Level) Experience At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level 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 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 13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Performs evaluations for patient conditions that include depression - anxiety - substance abuse and general emotional and cognitive functioning to inform provision of appropriate mental health services and referrals The assessment and care provided accommodate to the cognitive - emotional - chronological maturation - and diversity needs of the person served Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions with a strong emphasis on evidence based models of care and measurement-based care in the outpatient mental health setting Conducts assessment appropriate to individual patient with attention to the implications of test results for a veteran's every-day - real-world function - and successful treatment/management of health problems with an emphasis on behavioral health factors associated with improved quality of life Provides group - individual - and family psychotherapy and counseling to veterans and family members as indicated through assessment process Provides psychoeducation to patients and family members to support healthcare adherence and relapse prevention - Works with assigned Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team to support optimum clinical care Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team - established by the affiliated Service Line Director or designee Makes careful consideration of the appropriate level of care for the Veteran and utilizes established processes for moving up or down the levels of care when needed Consults and coordinates with community providers following HIPPA practices to support psychosocial recovery of the person served Provides consultation to professional staff within Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (CWAMC) and to community providers - concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients Complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures - including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g. - entering diagnostic and procedure codes) Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Service Line Director (or designee) and facility Director Academic/ Teaching/ Training Provides clinical supervision to pre-doctoral practicum students in clinical/counseling psychology - pre-doctoral interns in clinical psychology - and post-doctoral fellows in clinical psychology - when opportunities are available Supports activities of Mental Health Service Line and participates in relevant educational seminars - Participates in improvement of clinical supervision skills with emphasis on Evidence Based Practice models - Provides training and guidance to other behavioral health staff - Takes on program development tasks as assigned (e.g New Employee Orientation (NEO) presentations - subject area champions role - service on a committee) Program Evaluation Participates in planning of measurement - gathering and analysis of outcome data to guide program evaluation and development as assigned Implements program design and assists in clinical management of program staff as assigned Other duties as assigned under Program Evaluation Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Lakita.Bush@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 #: 59682F Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -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 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22177627/staff-psychologist-pain-psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22177627/staff-psychologist-pain-psychologist Boise, Idaho, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply 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 - all applicants for the position of psychologist in VHA must meet the following: 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:(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 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) 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 (d) 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 GS12 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 Physical Requirements See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 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 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-11 Experience None beyond the basic requirements Staff Psychologist - GS-12 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 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 a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations 2 Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies 3 Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures 4 Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 5 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 Experience At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level 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: The Psychologist assigned should possess skills and experience in functional assessment and integrated/collaborative treatments - evidence-based psychotherapy for chronic pain - and bio-behavioral interactions The psychologist applies advanced psychological diagnostic methods and intervention strategies to a full range of patient problems in their work setting - with a focus on maximizing function and life satisfaction and re-framing the patients experience of pain Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Position requires performing activities including sitting - standing - walking - bending - and carrying items such as books - papers - and files Position may require traveling to various areas of the medical center and community. Duties Duties: Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services - including assessment - and uses the most appropriate techniques to provide quality care - with particular attention to patients with pain conditions - co-morbid medical problems - and co-morbid substance use disorders Provides a full range of psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - group - and family psychotherapies - as well as caregiver stress management for patients with pain conditions and co-morbid substance use disorders Works collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team within the Comprehensive Pain Clinic Provides consultation to professional staff within the Boise VAMC system and to community providers concerning clinical assessment and appropriate treatment for patients with chronic pain - and coordinates services with other healthcare programs Assists in the program design - development - and implementation of procedures for the Comprehensive Pain Clinic Complies with all medical record documentation procedures - including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g. - entering diagnostic and procedure codes) Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Comprehensive Pain Clinic and PM&R Service Performs other duties as assigned Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees to assist in diagnostic formulation and appropriate treatment expectations regarding the Veterans they serve May provide direct clinical supervision - training - and oversight to various disciplines and levels of training - including trainees seeking licensure in psychology (e.g. - graduate students - psychology interns - psychology doctoral fellows) May provide training and clinical supervision to trainees in other mental health disciplines - medical students - nursing students - and others - as assigned May serve on medical center committees or task forces as related to diagnosis - assessment - and/or treatment issues associated with the integrated primary care and mental health programs May represent the medical center at professional/program/community events and committees May serve on service - medical center - VISN - and/or national committees or task forces related to assigned program Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: At the discretion of the service chief Telework: Per agency policy -Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: GS 0180 13 - Pain Psychologist Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205523/staff-psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205523/staff-psychologist Fargo, North Dakota, Summary The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for a full-time Staff Psychologist for Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) and Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) under the Mental and Behavioral Health Patient Service Line. 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 Education: 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 (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 OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internship: (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 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 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 Determinations: Staff Psychologist - GS-11 (Entry Level) (a) Experience None beyond the basic requirements Staff Psychologist - GS-12 (Developmental Level) (a) 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 (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 a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations 2 Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies 3 Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures 4 Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 5 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) (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 All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package 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 GS-11 to GS-13 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 VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck This position is responsible for delivering direct psychological services to Veterans enrolled in Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) and addressing outpatient mental health needs through Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) The integrated nature of this role facilitates expanded access to evidence-based behavioral health services within both home-based and primary care environments This approach supports population-based care and aims to improve health outcomes for Veterans in rural areas The HBPC program offers comprehensive - interdisciplinary primary care services to Veterans with complex - chronic - and disabling diseases in their own homes Beyond primary care interventions - the HBPC program provides palliative care - rehabilitation - disease management - and care coordination services The primary focus is on Veterans in advanced stages of chronic disease - especially those at high risk of recurrent hospitalization or nursing home placement The psychologist serving in this role will deliver a wide range of psychological services These services will include screening psychological - cognitive - and capacity assessments psychotherapy and prevention-oriented interventions Additionally - the psychologist will offer evidence-based interventions to help HBPC patients manage and prevent behavioral aspects associated with behavioral medicine issues and promote medical compliance This individual will be an integral member of the HBPC team - providing consultation services to other HBPC team members These activities will require travel and driving as part of the position's duties - ensuring that Veterans in various locations are reached efficiently This co-located - collaborative care psychologist position is part of the PCMHI program - situated within the primary care setting The psychologist will operate as a member of multidisciplinary primary care teams - providing brief - consultation-based services to Veterans - primary care providers - and allied Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) members The role emphasizes general service delivery for a broad spectrum of concerns - aiming to resolve issues within the context of primary care Behavioral health visits are designed to be brief (typically 30 minutes) - limited in number (1-6 visits) - and conducted within the primary care practice area This structure ensures that Veterans perceive engagements with the behavioral health provider as a routine aspect of primary care services The psychologist will work within the fast-paced environment of primary care teams - consulting with multiple Veterans daily The primary goals are to assist PACT members with the identification - treatment - and management of mental health and behavioral medicine conditions within the enrolled population As well as ensure that appropriate referrals to specialty programs and community resources are made Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date 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 are ineligible to apply for the program Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: 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 only Virtual: This is not a virtual position Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22202787/staff-psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22202787/staff-psychologist Des Moines, Iowa, Summary The incumbent serves as the psychologist for this VISN-level interprofessional group of clinical reviewers-the CSP's Centralized Eligibility and Appeal Team (CEAT). The CEAT is responsible for reviewing complex PCAFC eligibility cases for admission - ongoing level of care adjustments - and discharge appropriateness. A recruitment/relocation incentive may authorized for highly qualified applicants. 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: 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 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 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 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 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 To qualify for this position - you must meet the Basic Requirements as well as any additional grade-level qualification requirements Grandfathering Provision: A Psychologist employed in VHA on the effective date of the qualification standard (2/7/2018) who did not meet all the basic requirements in this standard may not be promoted beyond the full performance level (GS-0180-13) or be newly placed in supervisory or managerial positions until meeting the full qualification requirements 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 In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1 Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations 2 Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies 3 Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures 4 Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 5 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 psychologists with specified research job duties) 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 In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ 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 This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis - as long as the vacancy exists VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include - but are not limited to: Administrative Responsibilities: Reviews dispositions of PCAFC initial eligibility decisions reassessments and appeal decisions for clinical eligibly determinations - within 45 days of receipt from facilities and other CSP VISN CEAT This is done from a psychological perspective Analyzes mental health data obtained from VHA electronic health record and collateral records for use in determining PCAFC clinical eligibility and documents findings in approved CSP PCAFC templated notes Works with interprofessional team members at Regional - VISN and facility levels to ensure PCAFC eligibility determinations are delivered objectively with strong - consistent inter-rater agreement and with documentation and communication of outcomes in a direct and coordinated manner Utilizes knowledge of PCAFC clinical eligibility to coordinate with other regional CEATs the transfer of appeals for inter-VISN evaluation Brings a knowledge of and ability to administer - score and interpret the widest array of psychometric psychological assessments (e.g. - attention/concentration - memory - executive functioning - intelligence - reasoning and judgement) to assist CEAT with case disposition and team's recommendations Conducts Peer Reviews from a psychological standpoint - which may occur at the regional level - to aide in achieving consistency nationally Collaborates with and contributes knowledge to a community of practice across VISN's and Regions with CSP CSC's and CEAT members Facility Responsibilities: Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including use of psychological testing for non-CSP PCAFC applicants Performs psychological evaluations for individuals with mental health and medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations Provide comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy Provides education to patients - family members - significant others - and community members Functions as a member of the assigned mental health or specialty mental health care team The incumbent assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical findings - patient care decisions - and documentation Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychology interns and post-doctoral residents Evaluates program progress and outcomes and utilizes data to continuously modify and improve the program and processes May serve as Principal Investigator - Co-Investigator - or Consultant on projects approved by appropriate IRB's 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 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 07:30 to 16:00 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants 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 only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217029/clinical-psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217029/clinical-psychologist Bothell, WA, Job Description We offer Psychologists: Competitive compensation package based on productivity with uncapped earning potential Comp range of $125,000-$160,000 W2 employed position Sign-on bonus Cash based incentive plan Comprehensive benefits package 401K with 4% match Part-time and full-time options CEUs Paid parental leave Malpractice insurance provided Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We?re seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in Washington as a Psychologist including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Experienced with caring for adult and/or child and adolescent populations. Psychological Testing available but not required.   Location and Schedule: Offices in Bothell and surrounding areas MUST reside in Washington state for remote Locations are throughout the area to make commuting easier Beautifully designed offices that are thoughtfully laid out Monday - Friday No weekends Flexible Schedule to accommodate work/life balance and personal schedules In-Office & Hybrid Positions , offers both In-person & Remote flexibility   We are actively hiring talented Licensed Clinical Psychologists in Washington who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.   Please apply now or contact me directly: Bobby Norman Director, Practice Development Bobby.Norman @Lifestance.com         Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:59 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217027/clinical-psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217027/clinical-psychologist Gig Harbor, WA, Job Description We offer Psychologists: Competitive compensation package based on productivity with uncapped earning potential Comp range of $125,000-$160,000 W2 employed position Sign-on bonus Cash based incentive plan Comprehensive benefits package 401K with 4% match Part-time and full-time options CEUs Paid parental leave Malpractice insurance provided Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We?re seeking Psychologists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in Washington as a Psychologist including a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Experienced with caring for adult and/or child and adolescent populations. Psychological Testing available but not required.   Location and Schedule: Offices in Bothell and surrounding areas MUST reside in Washington state for remote Locations are throughout the area to make commuting easier Beautifully designed offices that are thoughtfully laid out Monday - Friday No weekends Flexible Schedule to accommodate work/life balance and personal schedules In-Office & Hybrid Positions , offers both In-person & Remote flexibility   We are actively hiring talented Licensed Clinical Psychologists in Washington who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.   Please apply now or contact me directly: Bobby Norman Director, Practice Development Bobby.Norman @Lifestance.com         Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:59 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22199958/staff-psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22199958/staff-psychologist Altoona, Pennsylvania, 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 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: (1) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (2) 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 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 ORVHA 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 for a period not to exceed two years English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist - GS-11 (Entry Level) Experience: None beyond the basic requirements 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 than at the GS-11 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 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 years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 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 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 requires sitting - bending - stooping - and walking consistently with the delivery of services in the office - hospital - and community The position may entail lifting of no more than 25 pounds on an occasional basis Whenever possible - carts and dollies will be utilized as an alternative to lifting. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Staff Psychologist within VA Altoona will perform general mental health treatment in a outpatient setting (Community Based Outpatient Centers - CBOC) Major duties include - but not be limited to: The incumbent provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses of mental disorders - for Veterans referred to or enrolled in the Mental Health Clinic The Incumbent provides regular coverage for - and performs screening evaluations - team assignments - and initial treatment planning for Veterans referred to or presenting for care The Incumbent provides comprehensive - Evidence-Based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy within the Mental Health Clinic and documents direct Veteran care at a minimum of 80% of the time allotted in the clinician's weekly profile The incumbent provides consultation to professional staff within Altoona VAMC and to community providers - concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients assigned to various Mental Health related programs The Incumbent develops - implements - and documents psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients within the Mental Health Clinic - including prompt completion of clinical reminders The incumbent performs measurement-based care instrumentation and screenings regularly and routinely when clinically appropriate to the treatment question The incumbent uses scores and/or interpretive data in a manner that is clinically and ethically appropriate and provides feedback to the Veteran as part of this process The incumbent works independently with Veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical - psychiatric - emotional - behavioral - and psychosocial problems The incumbent provides crisis intervention services - seeking to address causation as well as presenting complaints The incumbent makes rapid assessments and develops crisis management plans to return Veterans to a state of homeostasis including maintaining Veteran in the home - admission to acute - psychiatric - or short term/long term placements In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency - the incumbent follows the Mental Health Service or facility protocols The incumbent assists the Supervisory Psychologist on the design - development - and implementation of clinical programs within the Mental Health service The incumbent adheres to operational policies and procedures established by the medical center and his/her assigned service line The incumbent assists the Supervisory Psychologist in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program The incumbent complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients The incumbent complies with all CPRS documentation procedures - including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g. - entering diagnostic and procedure codes) and attends and actively participates in all meetings held by the Facility and Mental Health Leadership teams Performs other duties as required Work Schedule: 8:00am - 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 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 Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 / Staff Psychologist Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22214494/staff-psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22214494/staff-psychologist Panama City Beach, Florida, 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) 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: 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: Staff Psychologist-GS-11 (Entry Level): None beyond the basic requirement 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 than at the GS-11 grade level 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 a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations 2 Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies 3 Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures 4 Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) 5 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 years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level 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: Outpatient Mental Health 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-12 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. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: Delivers patient care through Clinical Video Telecommunications (CVT) when appropriate 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 Performs evaluations for all Veterans from all backgrounds and ages Provides a full range of psychological services including: Evidence based psychotherapy and cognitive - intellectual - achievement and personality assessments Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Schedules outpatient clinic appointment using Veterans Health Information Systems and technology Architecture (Vista) scheduling options May be required to be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities Assesses and treat the full spectrum of mental health illness as assigned Establishes and maintains professional activities of a psychological nature which most readily and appropriately meet the needs of the patients in the clinical area assigned Ensures a well-balanced - diversified and comprehensive program in order to maximize contributions by Psychology Section staff and trainees as assigned Consults with other health care providers and treatment teams regarding overall program planning and implementation Provides the knowledge - flexibility - and clinical maturity to adapt to and develop comprehensive psychological services in the area of the Healthcare System to which they are assigned Perform other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Subject to change based on the needs of the facility Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact April.Hightower1@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 #: 00066F - 00067F - 00068F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22211344/staff-psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22211344/staff-psychologist New Bedford, 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: 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 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 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 OR (3) 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 (pre1979) 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 NOTE: 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 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: None beyond the basic requirements GS-12: To qualify at the GS 12 grade - applicants must meet the basic requirements and have at least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) Psychologist 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 meeting the above - applicants must also 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: To qualify at the GS-13 grade applicants must have at least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Psychology license MUST be submitted with application for this grade In addition to meeting the above - applicants must also 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 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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Staff Psychologist position is within the Mental Health & Behavioral Science Service (MHBSS) line at the Providence VA Healthcare Systems (VAPHS) split between the New Bedford - MA location and Hyannis - MA location This position is full-time at 40 hours per week In addition to providing direct patient care - the psychologist has some administrative duties but does not have any collateral research or supervisory responsibilities The duties of the position include but are not limited to: Provides brief - evidence-based assessment and treatment for Veterans as part of Primary Care Mental Health Integration Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders Provides education to patients - family members - and significant others Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy Provides consultation to professional staff within PVAMC and to community providers concerning clinical assessments and findings and appropriate treatment plans Functions independently as a member of the VAPHCS Medical Staff - with full clinical privileges Assumes complete processional responsibility for clinical assessment findings - patient care decisions - and documentation Facilitates and liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate services May provide clinical supervision to trainees as available Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for up to 15% of annual salary for highly qualified candidates Relocation Incentive: Authorized for up to 15% of annual salary for highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Karen Chapman at 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: Yes - - as determined by the agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: F03345/F03352/F03353 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Notifications: Due to a critical staffing shortage - 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 - (Notice of Personnel Action) The SF-50 must identify the position title - series - grade - step - tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted) In some cases - more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held This position is covered by a special rate Narrative responses to the knowledge - skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22198258/staff-psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22198258/staff-psychologist Mobile, Alabama, 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 AND - 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 AND - 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 AND - 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) 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 AND - 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: Staff Psychologist-GS-11 (Entry Level): Experience: None beyond the basic requirement 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 than at the GS-11 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 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 years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ 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. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: The candidate working in the Pain Management Clinic will provide pain management health services to Veterans The incumbent will function as a key member of the multidisciplinary pain management team and ensure continuity of care for Veterans receiving treatment for pain management In addition - the candidate may carry a general mental health workload as needed Performs evaluations for all Veterans from all backgrounds and ages Provides a full range of psychological services including: Evidence based psychotherapy and cognitive - intellectual - achievement and personality assessments Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Schedules outpatient clinic appointment using Veterans Health Information Systems and technology Architecture (VISTA) scheduling options Delivers patient care through VA Video Connect (VVC) and Clinical Video Telecommunications (CVT) when appropriate May be required to be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities Assesses and treat the full spectrum of mental health illness as assigned Establishes and maintains professional activities of a psychological nature which most readily and appropriately meet the needs of the patients in the clinical area assigned Ensures a well-balanced - diversified and comprehensive program in order to maximize contributions by Psychology Section staff and trainees as assigned Consults with other health care providers and treatment teams regarding overall program planning and implementation Provides the knowledge - flexibility - and clinical maturity to adapt to and develop comprehensive psychological services in the area of the Healthcare System to which they are assigned Perform other related duties as assigned 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-12 Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM (CST) Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized Relocation Incentive: May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact April.Hightower1@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 - at Supervisor's discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 02135F - 02136F - 02137F Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205552/clinical-psychologist https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205552/clinical-psychologist Lexington, Kentucky, 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 respecialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the respecialization 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 Experience: In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above - you must have the following: Grade Level Determinant: For the GS-11 Level: no additional experience beyond the basic requirement For the GS-12 Level: at least 1 full year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the GS-11 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 For the GS-13 Level: at least 2 addition years of experience - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 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 *Experience is only creditable if it is post-doctoral degree experience as a professional psychologist directly related to the duties performed 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 Reference: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G0180 Psychologist Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: Light lifting - light carrying - use of fingers - hearing (aid permitted) - operation of a motor vehicle may be required. Duties This position will serve as a psychologist on a multidisciplinary team within the Mental Health Residential Treatment Program which primarily treats Post Traumatic Stress Disorders and Substance Use Disorders Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Providing screening - assessment - diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders Including offering individual and group psychotherapy Applying advanced theories and techniques to a wide range of Veterans with mental health disorders Coordinating treatment planning and delivery of services that bet meet the needs of patients and are based on scientific research on optimal treatment Promoting communications/interactions between team members - patients - and their families to facilitate the treatment process Training and supervision of clinical staff/trainees - as appropriate Participation in program evaluation efforts in conjunction with Office of Mental Health Services and the medical center Teach didactic seminars to psychology interns/students on an annual basis Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the medical center Attend all staff meetings Functions independently as a member of the VA Medical Center medical staff - with full clinical privileges Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings - patient care decisions - and documentation Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm 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 Rannetta.Evans@va.gov or William.Kendall@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinators 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) 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: Yes - Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 30117-F | 30535-F | 30128-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400