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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 vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is April 16, 2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed. VA Careers - Psychologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional GS-11 - Staff Psychologist Major Duties * Conducts diagnostic interviews, psychological evaluations, and suicide risk assessments * Provides brief, evidence-based individual and group interventions for behavioral health conditions * Delivers consultation to primary care providers to support treatment planning * Provides patient and family education * Supports continuity of care within primary care setting * Participates in program development and interdisciplinary collaboration Administrative / Program Role * Limited involvement in program operations and quality improvement * May assist with program implementation and coordination * Participates in meetings, documentation, and performance measures GS-12 - Staff Psychologist Major Duties * Independently performs comprehensive psychological evaluations and treatment planning * Provides a full range of evidence-based interventions in primary care * Serves as a consultant to PACT teams and other providers * Supports training of interns, fellows, and other staff * Provides clinical supervision (as appropriate) * Participates in research, education, and staff development activities Administrative / Program Role * Assists with program design, implementation, and evaluation * Supports quality improvement and outcome monitoring * Coordinates care across programs and disciplines * May serve as first-line supervisor for lower-graded staff GS-13 - Staff Psychologist Major Duties * Provides advanced diagnostic, evaluation, and treatment services for complex cases * Leads consultation efforts across interdisciplinary teams * Oversees or directs elements of PCMHI or related programs * Supervises psychologists, trainees, and multidisciplinary staff * Leads program development, implementation, and evaluation initiatives * Contributes to system-wide policy, clinical standards, and service delivery improvements Administrative / Program Role * Manages clinical programs and associated staff/resources * Oversees quality improvement and data-driven performance initiatives * Coordinates across service lines and disciplines * Represents Psychology Service on committees and leadership groups * Establishes policies and procedures impacting care delivery Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Available, ad-hoc only, in accordance with agency policies. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 54079, 54080, 54081 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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)