PTSD Clinical Psychologist - PCT Team

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a psychologist for the BHCL PTSD Clinical Program (PCT) in the Outpatient Specialty Section. The clinician conducts diagnostic and psychosocial assessments, consult management and triage, and delivers individual and group psychotherapy aligned with program needs.

The role requires doctoral- level psychology training, APA/CPA-accredited internship, and a valid U.S. license.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA/CPA accredited program.
• APA/CPA approved internship completed.
• Full current license to practice psychology in the US.
• Temporary graduate psychologist option allowed if supervised by licensed psychologist.
• internship requirements and licensure expectations per VA policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychodiagnostic assessments and treatment planning.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy for PTSD.
• Perform triage and consult with PCT team and section staff.
• Participate in program development, evaluation, and research activities.
• Provide telehealth services as certified by VA guidelines.
• Attend organizational meetings and manage scheduling and documentation.

Skills

Professional psychological treatments

Treatment design and implementation

PTSD evidence-based therapies

Clinical research awareness

Telehealth provision

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (APA/CPA accredited)

Internship completed in a program approved by APA/CPA

License to practice psychology in US

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a psychologist for the BHCL PTSD Clinical Program (PCT) in the Outpatient Specialty Section. The clinician conducts diagnostic and psychosocial assessments, consult management and triage, and delivers individual and group psychotherapy aligned with program needs.

The role requires doctoral- level psychology training, APA/CPA-accredited internship, and a valid U.S. license.