Senior Geropsychologist - Veteran Care & Palliative Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a psychologist with doctoral-level training, APA/PCSAS/CPA accreditation, or equivalent with internship-completion credentials and a current license. The role emphasizes clinical contributions, consultation, and engagement with geriatric and veteran populations. Applicants may qualify under grandfathering provisions, with additional experience preferred.

Eligibility includes English proficiency and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from APA/PCSAS/CPA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Internship training program accredited by APA/CPA at the time of completion (or current board certification in a related specialty).
• Full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state/territory/DC.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional psychology services to a broad patient population.
• Possess the ability to advise and consult in professional psychology and behavioral health.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical research literature.

Skills

Professional treatments

Consultation skills

Clinical research knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (APA/PCSAS/CPA)

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a psychologist with doctoral-level training, APA/PCSAS/CPA accreditation, or equivalent with internship-completion credentials and a current license. The role emphasizes clinical contributions, consultation, and engagement with geriatric and veteran populations. Applicants may qualify under grandfathering provisions, with additional experience preferred.

Eligibility includes English proficiency and U.S. citizenship.