Staff Psychologist

Job Title

Staff Psychologist GS-180-11

Staff psychologists at this level diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. They practice under the close supervision of a licensed psychologist.

Staff Psychologist GS-180-12

GS-12 psychologists carry out the full range of work in their specialized area and are professionally responsible for the soundness and validity of their recommendations, reports, and services. Their positions differ from those of lower levels in that work assignments cover the range of problems in their specialized field, require the use of a broader range of techniques and methods, and are performed with less need for consultation with superiors. They are assigned to any VHA program and setting, including inpatient or outpatient Medicine, Surgery, Mental Health, Primary Care, Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Oncology, Geriatrics, Home Based Primary Care, Vet Centers, and the VHA National Center for Organizational Development. At the GS-12 level, unlicensed psychologists practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, but with less need for consultation than at the GS-11 grade level. They may be assigned to any program area.

Staff Psychologist GS-180-13

This is the full performance level for staff psychologists. At this level psychologists are licensed at the doctoral level to practice independently in the provision of psychological services consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate. They are assigned to any VHA program and setting, including inpatient or outpatient Medicine, Surgery, Mental Health, Primary Care, Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Oncology, Geriatrics, Home Based Primary Care, Vet Centers, and the VHA National Center for Organizational Development. Positions at this level differ from GS-12 psychologist positions in the complexity of the cases assigned and in their being called upon to serve as advisers, consultants, and resource people to other persons concerned with patient treatment and care. GS-13 psychologists may be assigned special program responsibilities in areas such as training, program coordination, research or consultation.

Work Schedule: 8:00am -4:30pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 21L47-A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized