Staff Psychologist - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program

Veterans Health Administration • Shelbyville, IN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Psychologist provides psychology services to Veterans receiving outpatient care in the Mental Health Clinic (MHC) Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) in Shelbyville, Indiana. The role delivers evidence-based individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy, psychological testing, and consultation in collaboration with multidisciplinary mental health staff. The position may include committee and community representation, supervision of interns or practicum students, and participation in performance-improvement initiatives.

This is a non-virtual position. Telework is available. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The full performance level is GS-13; the actual selection grade may range from GS-11 to GS-13. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to VHA eligibility and approval. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Doctoral degree in psychology meeting the stated APA, PCSAS, or CPA accreditation requirements; specified alternative doctoral-degree pathways are also accepted.
• 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 under the stated conditions.
• Successful completion of a professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA and consistent with the assignment, subject to the stated grandfathering provision.
• For GS-12: at least one full year of professional psychologist experience equivalent to GS-11, plus the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• For GS-13: at least two years of professional psychologist experience, including at least one year equivalent to GS-12, plus the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience counted toward grade qualification must be postdoctoral professional psychologist experience directly related to the duties.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and, if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position, urinalysis screening.
• Must meet background and security investigation requirements and complete online onboarding and application documentation.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must be able to meet the stated physical and communication demands, demonstrate emotional stability, and use required computer, pager, and phone equipment.
• Must serve a one- or two-year trial period, with continued employment contingent on written certification that it advances the public interest.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing therapy in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based counseling and psychological services to individuals, couples, and families in collaboration with multidisciplinary mental health staff.
• Provide group psychotherapy for Veterans seeking mental health treatment.
• Conduct psychological testing.
• Consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of topics.
• Accept additional and special assignments needed to meet program goals or Veterans' needs.
• Complete required clinical charting and documentation accurately and on time.
• May serve on assigned mental health committees or task forces.
• May supervise interns or practicum students.
• Represent the Medical Center at professional and community groups, events, and committees as an MHC representative.
• Participate in ongoing performance-improvement initiatives within the Mental Health or Psychiatry Service.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): eligible participants may receive student loan reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to program approval and eligibility terms.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position status.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

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