Maximus Federal is seeking a 100% Remote Psychologist

Maximus Federal; Alaska; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Psychologist to provide essential psychological services. This role requires a doctoral degree in psychology and a valid license to practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in substance use disorders, although it is not mandatory. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off and a traditional federal pension. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about psychology and ready to contribute to a meaningful mission, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

37-50 days of annual paid time off

Traditional federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

401K with contributions by VA

Qualifications

• Must have a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program.
• Hold a full, current license to practice psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services in accordance with VA policy.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for patients.

Skills

Psychology

English Language Proficiency

Substance Use Disorder Experience

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Re-specialization program completion

Job description

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. 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. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

1. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
2. Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and, the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.
3. Internship: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.
4. Licensure: Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
5. English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.

Grade Determinations:

1. Staff Psychologist GS-11 (Entry Level): Experience: None beyond the basic requirements.
2. Staff Psychologist GS-12 (Developmental Level): Experience: At least one (1) year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11).
3. Staff Psychologist GS-13 (Full Performance Level): Experience: At least two (2) years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one (1) year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.

Preferred Experience: Prefer substance use disorder experience, but will consider without this experience as well.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized - As determined by Facility / VISN / Agency

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

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.