PTSD Clinical Psychologist – Trauma Recovery Team

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Recruitment/Relocation incentives

Extensive paid time off

Telework may be available on a limited

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified psychologist to join the PTSD Clinical Team (PCT) within the Mental Health Service. You will perform assessments, provide evidence-based therapies, and educate patients and families about expectations and outcomes.

The role emphasizes coordination of care within an interdisciplinary team and ongoing program quality improvement. Eligible for EDRP and VA incentives may be available.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology with APA/CPA accreditation or equivalent.
• APA/CPA accredited internship in psychology aligned with the assignment.
• Full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology or eligible for temporary license.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses, especially PTSD.
• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapies and group/individual treatments.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about signs, symptoms and outcomes.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary PTSD Clinical Team (PCT).
• Engage in program evaluation and quality improvement activities.

Skills

PTSD treatment

Psychotherapy

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Telehealth

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (APA/CPA PCSAS)

APA/CPA internship accreditation

Licensure in US (or eligible for temporary licensure)

Tools

Telehealth equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified psychologist to join the PTSD Clinical Team (PCT) within the Mental Health Service. You will perform assessments, provide evidence-based therapies, and educate patients and families about expectations and outcomes.

The role emphasizes coordination of care within an interdisciplinary team and ongoing program quality improvement. Eligible for EDRP and VA incentives may be available.