Psychologist (MHRRTP)

Veterans Health Administration • Johnson City, TN

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Domiciliary Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP) Psychologist is an integral member of the clinic team and the broader James H. Quillen VAMC Mental Health Team. The psychologist provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy; psycho-diagnostic screenings and assessments; mental health intakes; and consultation services. Care is delivered in person or via telehealth with appropriate training. The psychologist also consults on and evaluates urgent or emergent mental health needs of Veterans presenting to the Domiciliary MHRRTP clinic.

The position includes diagnostic and assessment services for clinical or administrative purposes, including Compensation and Pension Examinations as directed by the Chief of Psychology or designated Supervisory Psychologist. The psychologist treats mental disorders through varied modalities and provides adjunctive interventions for medical disorders. Additional duties include supervision and training of trainees, consultation with medical center staff, participation in program evaluation or research, administrative and committee work, and providing leadership guidance to assigned unit staff. The position may also involve training medical students, residents, nursing students, fellows, and other graduate or postgraduate trainees.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is available, but this is not a virtual position. The full performance level is GS-13, with selection possible at GS-11 through GS-13. EDRP may be available to eligible applicants, with reimbursement of up to $200,000 subject to program approval and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-, PCSAS-, or CPA-accredited graduate program, with a specialty consistent with the assignment; or an accepted alternative doctoral degree and qualifying respecialization or grandfathering pathway.
• Successful completion of a qualifying professional psychology internship, subject to the stated accreditation and alternative pathways.
• Full, current, and unrestricted doctoral-level psychology license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, with a limited temporary graduate psychologist appointment exception for otherwise eligible non-licensed applicants.
• For GS-12: at least one year of professional psychologist experience equivalent to GS-11, plus the required knowledge and abilities in psychological treatments and assessment, treatment strategy design, and clinical procedures; research abilities apply to specified research duties.
• For GS-13: at least two years of professional psychologist experience, including at least one year equivalent to GS-12, and the ability to apply treatments across patient populations, provide professional advice and consultation, and demonstrate knowledge of clinical research literature.
• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Meet applicable background/security, pre-employment, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Physically and mentally able to perform essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, and possess emotional and mental stability.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mental disorders and provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services.
• Conduct psychological assessments for clinical or administrative purposes, including Compensation and Pension Examinations as directed.
• Treat mental disorders using a variety of modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for medical disorders.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy, caregiver stress support, cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and other evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Provide consultation and evaluation for urgent or emergent mental health needs of Veterans presenting to the Domiciliary MHRRTP clinic.
• Provide supervision to trainees conducting direct clinical care.
• Consult with medical center staff on patient care issues.
• Participate in program evaluation and/or research activities.
• Perform administrative duties, including attending organizational meetings.
• Provide leadership guidance and consultation to staff of assigned units.
• May train medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students, fellows, and other graduate or postgraduate trainees.
• Serve on Medical Center, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
• Represent Psychology on Medical Center or Healthcare System decision-making committees.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and approval, with an award amount up to $200,000.
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases; a higher step rate may be considered for higher or unique qualifications or VA needs.
• 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service experience.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Potential childcare subsidy for eligible full-time employees after 60 days of employment.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting, and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree