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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. This position is organizationally located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the Mental Health (MH) Outpatient Program. Duties of the Staff Psychologist include but are not limited to: CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and uses the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. * Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions, including individual and as appropriate; use of evidence-based interventions; psychoeducation, case/care management, and referrals as appropriate. * Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. ENRICHING ELEMENTS * Academic/Teaching/Training * Provides clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training. * May be involved in the Psychology Training Program and Training Committee. * Assists in the training of medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students, fellows and other graduate or post-graduate trainees, as appropriate. * Serves as a consultant to other clinic staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients, as appropriate. RESEARCH/PROGRAM EVALUATION * Establishes and implements program monitors and outcome measures using data-driven quality assurance processes. * Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate. * Involved in research, as appropriate. * Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings. OTHER SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES * Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System committees or task forces as discussed with Program Manager. * Actively participates in local, state and national professional organizations. * Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees. * Performs other duties as assigned. VA Careers - Psychologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible:May Be available with Supervisory Approval Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized