U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Psychologist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) – is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the application. Base Pay Range
$99,779.00/yr - $184,879.00/yr Qualifications
Citizenship:
United States Citizen; non-citizens only if no qualified citizen is available. Education:
Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA Accredited program (APA/PCSAS/CPA) completed at the time of degree, with a specialty area consistent with the assignment (clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychological clinical science, or combinations thereof). Degrees in school psychology are not eligible. Re‑specialization:
Inability to meet specialty requirements may be remedied by completion of a re‑specialization program (APA/CPA accredited) and a documented internship in the retrained specialty. Internship:
Completion of a professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA, or acceptable VHA‑approved internship. Alternatively, board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology may satisfy the internship requirement. Licensure:
Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in one of the U.S. states, territories, or the District of Columbia. Board Certification:
Required for non‑licensed psychologists in VHA; must be current and maintained with continuing education. Grandfathering:
Veterans previously employed as psychologists before the effective date of this standard automatically meet all qualifications. Experience:
GS‑11 – at least one year of experience as a professional psychologist or equivalent. GS‑12 – at least one year of experience at GS‑11 level. GS‑13 – at least two years of experience with one year at GS‑12 level.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Wide range of professional psychological treatments for diverse patient populations. Design and implementation of effective treatment strategies. Application of new clinical procedures. Research activities – team collaboration, data acquisition, documentation. Professional advice and consultation in behavioral health. Clinical research literature knowledge.
Preferred Experience:
Experience treating veteran population, primary‑care mental health setting, virtual/telemental health modality, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, and case management.
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) – is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the application. Base Pay Range
$99,779.00/yr - $184,879.00/yr Qualifications
Citizenship:
United States Citizen; non-citizens only if no qualified citizen is available. Education:
Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA Accredited program (APA/PCSAS/CPA) completed at the time of degree, with a specialty area consistent with the assignment (clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychological clinical science, or combinations thereof). Degrees in school psychology are not eligible. Re‑specialization:
Inability to meet specialty requirements may be remedied by completion of a re‑specialization program (APA/CPA accredited) and a documented internship in the retrained specialty. Internship:
Completion of a professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA, or acceptable VHA‑approved internship. Alternatively, board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology may satisfy the internship requirement. Licensure:
Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in one of the U.S. states, territories, or the District of Columbia. Board Certification:
Required for non‑licensed psychologists in VHA; must be current and maintained with continuing education. Grandfathering:
Veterans previously employed as psychologists before the effective date of this standard automatically meet all qualifications. Experience:
GS‑11 – at least one year of experience as a professional psychologist or equivalent. GS‑12 – at least one year of experience at GS‑11 level. GS‑13 – at least two years of experience with one year at GS‑12 level.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Wide range of professional psychological treatments for diverse patient populations. Design and implementation of effective treatment strategies. Application of new clinical procedures. Research activities – team collaboration, data acquisition, documentation. Professional advice and consultation in behavioral health. Clinical research literature knowledge.
Preferred Experience:
Experience treating veteran population, primary‑care mental health setting, virtual/telemental health modality, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, and case management.
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