Staff Psychologist-Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Recovery Center

Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

The incumbent is a licensed Staff Psychologist at Battle Creek VAMC who has Clinical Privileges to practice as a psychologist. This psychologist has primarily clinical duties and is assigned to provide psychological services to Veterans in the assigned area, PRRC. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as a treatment provider conducting assessment interviews, composing psychosocial assessment reports, formulating diagnostic impressions, developing treatment plans, providing psychotherapy to patients through individual and group sessions, making referrals for aftercare and placement, and documenting services provided and the course of treatment of patients. Administers/scores or evaluates psychodiagnostic tests. Administers and interprets a variety of psychological/psychodiagnostic group and individual tests selected by the incumbent and composed reports summarizing and interpreting psychological testing results. Conducts interviews, use rating scales, questionnaires or other measurement devices or observes the patient to assess emotional, functional or psychological condition. Based on data gathered during the assessment, plans an appropriate clinical treatment for individual patients. This includes preparation and implementation of treatment plans (using the designated treatment planning software) developed in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Plans and conducts group and individual psychotherapy, effectively utilizing one or more of the following therapeutic techniques: cognitive-behavioral, Evidence Based Psychotherapeutic approaches, behavior modification, supportive, analytic, eclectic, biofeedback, hypnosis, meditation, couples or family therapy, treatment of sexual dysfunction, etc. Continually monitors patient's progress using Measurement Based Care principles. Determines when reassessment is appropriate and adjusts treatment plan accordingly. Serves as a member of planning committees for evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment program and modifying it to better serve the needs of the patients, when called upon to do so. Provides advice to other staff professionals to promote and preserve a therapeutic environment for individual patients. Instructs and supervises psychology trainees or interns, medical students, or residents in the assessment and provision of psychological services in the medical center. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630; the nature of the role may require being available for emergent situations on evenings and weekends. Telework: Ad-hoc may be available at supervisory discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:94211-0, 94212-0, 91213-0 EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Margaret.Bordner@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.