Staff Psychologist-Clinical Resource Hub (Hiring Immediately)

Staff Psychologist - Clinical Resource Hub The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Staff Psychologist for the VISN 20 Clinical Resource Hub Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program Team. This position supports VA facilities within VISN 20 by providing behavioral health services to Veterans and families, including psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, discharge planning, consultation, and coordination with VA and community resources. Location: Anchorage, AK; Boise, ID; Portland, OR; Roseburg, OR; White City, OR; Seattle, WA; Vancouver, WA; or Walla Walla, WA Vacancies: 2 Salary: $88,235 - $163,488 per year Salary Note: Actual salary will be determined by duty station/location and grade level upon selection. Pay Scale & Grade: GS-11 to GS-13 Promotion Potential: GS-13 Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Appointment Type: Permanent Telework: Eligible, as determined by agency policy Remote/Virtual: Not available Travel Required: Not required Recruitment Incentive: Not authorized Relocation Assistance: Not authorized EDRP: Authorized, subject to eligibility and approval Drug Test: Required Key Responsibilities: Provide psychological and behavioral health services to Veterans and families with complex medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial concerns. Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and their families. Complete psychosocial assessments to determine patient functioning, needs, treatment goals, and support requirements. Participate in the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program treatment team. Support development and implementation of treatment plans with interdisciplinary team members. Apply knowledge of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic, and traumatic conditions. Facilitate discharge planning in collaboration with Veterans, families, and interdisciplinary treatment team members. Serve as a liaison between Veterans, families, VA programs, and community resources. Provide counseling and supportive group services to Veterans and families. Provide consultation and education regarding community resources, VA benefits, specialty programs, and advance directives. Consult with treatment team members and staff regarding psychosocial needs and their impact on health care planning, treatment compliance, and discharge planning. Provide case management services to Veterans and families throughout the continuum of care. Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, both orally and in writing. Basic Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Must be subject to a background/security investigation. Must complete all application requirements and online onboarding requirements. Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel. Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959. Must be subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment because this is a testing designated position. May be required to serve a one-year or two-year trial period. Education, Internship, and Licensure Requirements: Must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program accredited by the American Psychological Association, Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System, or Canadian Psychological Association, with a specialty area consistent with the assignment. Applicants may also qualify with a doctoral degree in psychology plus a qualifying APA or CPA accredited re-specialization program. Applicants may qualify with a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. Must have completed a qualifying professional psychology internship program, unless an approved exception applies. Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet requirements may be appointed temporarily as graduate psychologists under supervision, but must obtain licensure within the required timeframe. GS-11 Qualifications: No additional experience is required beyond meeting the basic education, internship, licensure, and English proficiency requirements. GS-12 Qualifications: Must have at least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations. Must be able to design and implement effective treatment strategies. Must be able to incorporate new clinical procedures. Must be able to conduct or support clinical research activities when required by the assignment. GS-13 Qualifications: Must have at least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, including at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations. Must be able to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health. Must demonstrate knowledge of clinical research literature. Preferred Experience: Experience in virtual care or tele-medicine. Experience with Oracle Health EMR. Additional Requirements: This announcement is open to current permanent VA employees within 50 miles of any VISN 20 VA facility. Applicants will be referred in order: current permanent VISN 20 Northwest Healthcare Network employees, current permanent VHA employees nationwide, and Health Professions Trainees. Required documents include resume and transcript. Additional documents such as license, SF-50, cover letter, and other supporting documents may be required depending on eligibility and qualifications. Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are typical for the occupation and generally do not require a pre-placement examination. A pre-placement examination may be required if the assignment requires operation of a government-owned or leased motor vehicle. Benefits and Incentives: Competitive salary with regular salary increases. 37 to 50 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service. Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment. Potential child care subsidy for eligible full-time employees after 60 days of employment. Federal retirement benefits, including a traditional pension and 401(k)-style savings plan with up to 5% VA contributions. Federal health, dental, vision, term life, and long-term care insurance options. Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility may provide student loan reimbursement up to $200,000, subject to VHA approval and eligibility requirements. Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET This is an open and continuous announcement and may be taken down at any time. Applicants must submit a complete application package through USAJOBS by the closing date.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386