Staff Psychologist (Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program)

Quick Facts

• Provides evidence-based psychotherapy/psychoeducation and treatment coordination within a Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP)
• Supports residential Veterans with complex mental health, addiction, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs

Description

Provide evidence-based psychotherapy and psychoeducation, diagnostic and evaluation services, and comprehensive treatment coordination for assigned residential Veterans. Develop and document individualized treatment plans and psychotherapeutic recovery plans, deliver individual and group interventions, and support admission through post-discharge handoffs. Measure effectiveness using clinical judgment and standardized assessment instruments and document care in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload; conduct initial assessments and collaboratively develop treatment goals and plans
• Coordinate daily group treatment meetings and meet individually with assigned Veterans at least every other week
• Provide case management from admission through discharge in close coordination with the full treatment team
• Coordinate community-based services and provide information and referrals to VA and community programs
• Perform diagnostic and evaluation services, including general psychological evaluation and suicide assessment
• Deliver psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise, with documentation and measurement of effectiveness
• Develop, implement, and document a psychotherapeutic recovery plan and complete clinical reminders promptly
• Complete clinical administrative duties (scheduling, phone calls, secure messages, reports) and attend required meetings
• Participate in ongoing professional training and provide clinical coverage for absent staff when necessary
• Meet performance measures and follow all electronic health record documentation procedures

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA/PCSAS/CPA-accredited program (or equivalent pathways)
• Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited professional psychology internship (or equivalent pathways)
• Full, current, unrestricted doctoral-level license to practice psychology in a U.S. state/territory/DC
• Successful pre-employment onboarding and physical evaluation; subject to background/security investigation and drug screening
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required for VA Health Care Personnel

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Paid time off: 37–50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Parental leave after 12 months of employment (up to 12 weeks paid)
• Child care subsidy for eligible employees after 60 days
• Federal retirement pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options