Staff Psychologist (Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Program)

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Psychologist (Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center, PRRC)

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 08:00am–04:30pm

• Telework: Ad-hoc/situational/occasional (not a virtual position)

Description

Join a structured PRRC program that provides recovery-focused treatment for Veterans with serious mental illness (including psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders, and chronic PTSD). The role supports the interdisciplinary team by delivering individual and group psychotherapy, couples/family therapy, psychological assessments and testing, and case management while managing a clinical caseload.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mental disorders; complete initial assessments and ongoing psychological assessments

• Provide psychotherapy modalities (individual, group, couples/family) and adjunctive interventions

• Conduct psychological testing for general psychological evaluation and functional/emotional/cognitive problem assessment

• Provide consultation to primary care and mental health providers to support symptom reduction and individual recovery

• Facilitate patient and family education aligned with psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery goals

• Support community outings and recovery planning through individualized Veteran goals

• Serve as the psychologist for an interdisciplinary team; contribute to program evaluation and/or research activities

• Complete timely charting and clinical documentation required by the Health Care System

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete onboarding and pre-employment requirements; pass pre-employment physical examination

• Seasonal influenza vaccination required

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males

• Full, current, unrestricted doctoral-level license to practice psychology in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC

• Doctoral-level education in psychology meeting an approved pathway (APA/PCSAS/CPA or accepted alternatives)

• Completion of an approved professional psychology internship (APA/CPA or accepted alternatives)

• At least 2 years of professional psychologist experience, including at least 1 year equivalent to GS-12

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. federal benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on position type and hours (confirm with the hiring agency).