Psychologist - Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

Psychologist - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent in this position has a primary responsibility for the provision of psychotherapy services through the Mental Health Clinic Behavioral Health Intervention Program (BHIP) at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FxHCC), located in Fredericksburg, Virginia which is part of the in the Central Virginia VA Health Care System.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until October 28, 2026. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated.

After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. If selected at entry level, duties will be under supervision until fully licensed. Major duties include, but not limited to: CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES (90%) 1) Conducts initial screening and intakes of Veterans referred for Mental Health Treatment, including PTSD and Substance Use Disorders.

2) Within the scope of privileges granted, incumbent provides a full range of comprehensive psychotherapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention and outpatient individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapies for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance misuse, and co-occurring disorders, with an emphasis on time-limited evidence- based and evidence-informed approaches.

Clinical services provided may include such evidence-based practices as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and CBT for Depression, among others. 4) Devotes at least 0.2 FTE time to providing evidence-based treatments to Veterans.

6) May provide services to the families of Veterans with psychological and substance use problems and co-occurring problems, including such services as psychoeducation, couples therapy, and family therapy, to help the Veteran improve his/her functioning within their family system.

The goal of the assessment is to highlight the Veteran's strengths, limitations, and internal/external supports and service needs to optimize the Veteran's functional status, formulate a diagnosis, and lay the foundation for the treatment plan.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday -Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. 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. 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. Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-29.

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