Staff Psychologist

PsychologistThis 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. VA Careers - Psychologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to:Clinical Responsibilities:Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services that are integrated within a primary care setting including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.Performs evaluations for patients with mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, personality disorders, and a range of general mental health issues.Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy; and psycho-educational groups. Uses evidence-based interventions.Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.Academic/Teaching/Training:Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff of units to whichMay hold faculty appointment at an affiliated university such as the University of Minnesota.Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients.May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee.May be involved in the training of psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral residentsResearch/Program Evaluation:Stays current with assessment and therapy techniques by reviewing and/or participating in research; and by promoting, initiating, assisting, or engaging in program evaluation and/or basic and applied research activities.Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the healthcare system.If applicable, plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches.May present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings.Work Schedule: 08:00 to 16:30; Monday through FridayRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePay: 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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 99253/99254/99255Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized