Psychology, Staff Psychologist Opportunity at Vamc in Biloxi,Ms

Job Description

Job Description
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast VA Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Staff Psychologist for the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Biloxi, MS.  The Psychologist will provide direct patient contact including, but not limited to: case management, psychological assessment and treatment planning, individual psychotherapy/assessment sessions, family/caregiver stress therapy sessions, and other evidenced based treatments for serious mental illness. The Psychologist will perform evaluations for patients with a variety of psychological disorders.

Work Schedule:   Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.(subject to change based on the need of the agency)

We offer:

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• Likely starting base salary range: $83,844-$155,357
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• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):  Authorized.
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• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans up to $200K over 5 years max
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• Malpractice: Liability protection
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• 13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year
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• Federal Retirement Plan
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• Separate 401K with partial agency match
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• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Qualifications:

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• Must be a U.S. Citizen (*will consider non- citizen candidates*)
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• Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
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• 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)
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• Completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA
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• Education or experience with providing care to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (Preferred)
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• Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans.
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