Staff Psychologist

This 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 (1 to 5 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 Clinical Psychologist provides independent, developmentally appropriate psychological services to Veterans at the Northport VAMC and/or associated CBOCs. Duties include clinical assessment and treatment, consultation, education and training, program evaluation, research, administrative responsibilities, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development, consistent with VHA policies and professional standards. Key Duties: Provide individual and group psychotherapy to inpatient and outpatient Veterans using evidence-based and other appropriate psychological interventions. Diagnose mental and psychiatric disorders, including substance use and co-occurring medical or behavioral health conditions. Conduct psychological, personality, and neuropsychological assessments; administer and interpret formal testing as appropriate. Develop, implement, and maintain psychological treatment programs for inpatient and outpatient populations. Present diagnostic impressions, personality descriptions, and treatment recommendations to multidisciplinary teams and medical center staff. Coordinate treatment programs and participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams. Prepare sound and valid clinical recommendations, conclusions, reports, and documentation. Provide consultation regarding individual cases, behavioral concerns, disruptive behavior, mental health, and organizational issues. Provide education, consultation, and training to Psychology trainees and non-Psychology staff, as appropriate to the position. Participate in Psychology Service training programs, case discussions, and facility-wide educational activities. Participate in program evaluation, outcome measurement, performance improvement, and quality improvement initiatives. Assist with research activities, including project design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of reports or manuscripts, as assigned. Perform administrative duties such as scheduling, responding to Veteran phone calls, report writing, and attending organizational meetings. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, task forces, committees, and service projects. Maintain professional competence through continuing education, consultation, supervision, and review of current clinical literature and VHA requirements. Participate in peer review, credentialing, and privileging processes. Review clinical activities to promote quality care, evidence-based outcomes, workload efficiency, and responsible resource utilization. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 12692-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn2edrpcoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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.

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.