Staff Psyd (Rrtp Screener)

Join the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a Psychologist, providing vital mental health services to veteran populations. We are seeking dedicated professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care, conduct assessments, and offer expert consultation across various settings.

• *Responsibilities (May Vary by Grade Level):**
• Apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments and assessment methods.
• Design and implement effective treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
• Incorporate new clinical procedures and evidence-based practices.
• Conduct or contribute to clinical research activities, including design, implementation, and data management (for positions with research duties).
• Provide professional advice and consultation on psychological and behavioral health matters.
• *Minimum Requirements:**
• **U.S. Citizenship:** Required.
• **Education:**

* Doctoral degree in Clinical, Counseling, or Clinical Neuropsychology from an APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited program at the time of completion. * *Note: Degrees in School Psychology are not eligible for this role within VHA.* * *Alternatively, a successfully completed APA/CPA accredited re-specialization program with an approved internship may qualify.*

• **Internship:**

* Completion of an APA or CPA accredited professional psychology internship consistent with the assignment. * *Other specific VHA-approved internships or Board Certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) may also qualify if the original internship was not accredited.*

• **Licensure:**

* Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. State, Territory, or District of Columbia.

• *Experience & Grade Levels (GS-11 to GS-13):**
• **GS-11:** Meets all basic requirements (education, internship, licensure).
• **GS-12:**

* At least one year of professional psychology experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. * Demonstrated ability to apply diverse treatments/assessments, design strategies, incorporate new procedures, and potentially contribute to research.

• **GS-13 (Full Performance Level):**

* At least two years of professional psychology experience, including one year at the GS-12 level. * Demonstrated ability to apply treatments to the full range of patient populations, provide expert professional consultation, and possess knowledge of clinical research literature.

• *Preferred Qualifications:**
• 2+ years of VA Psychology experience.
• 2+ years of telework experience.
• Experience with Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (MH RRTP).
• *Important Notes:**
• Applicants pending completion of educational or licensure requirements may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.
• This position's hiring range is GS-11 to GS-13, with a full performance level of GS-13.