Staff Psychologist

Veterans Health Administration; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intermittent Psychologist role within the Minneapolis VA Health Care System is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. The incumbent provides a full range of psychological services to Veterans with complex health needs in the Comprehensive Pain Center, including assessments and diverse therapies.

Responsibilities include education for Veterans and families, collaboration with CPC staff and VISN 23, and delivering evidence-based treatments such as CBT and

Qualifications

• Education must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for federal employment.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript for credit.
• Eligibility and qualifications are in line with federal hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides full range of psychological assessments and diagnoses complex mental health problems in Veterans.
• Educates Veterans, families, and significant others within the Pain Center.
• Consults with CPC staff, medical center staff, and VISN 23 to plan treatment and discharge.
• Delivers individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy and psycho-educational groups.
• Leads training, supervises trainees, and contributes to program evaluation and research.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Biofeedback

CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy)

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Tools

Biofeedback devices

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Intermittent Psychologist is located in the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) and VISN 23's Comprehensive Pain Center (CPC) which is located within the Rehabilitation and Extended Care Integrate Care Community. The CPC is an Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation Program offering varying levels of pain treatment, including our 4-week intensive program.

Key Responsibilities

This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis; applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as long as the vacancy exists. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities: Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders, particularly for complex or unusually difficult Veterans with co-morbid mental and physical health problems.

Provides education to Veterans, family members, and significant others within the Pain Center. Consults with CPC professional staff, medical center staff, and VISN 23 referral sources concerning clinical assessment, appropriate treatment plans, behavioral plans, and discharge plans for Veterans.

Provides consultation to other affiliated health care providers about treatment plans for Veterans, to ensure care is coordinated, collaborative and integrated within the overall care plan. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual, couple/family, group psychotherapy and psycho-educational groups (i.e. anger management, coping skills), as well as specialized interventions such as Biofeedback, CBT for chronic pain and treatment within the Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program (CPRP). Uses evidence based interventions. Presents informed reports and educates interdisciplinary teams on the use of newly proven or evidence-based intervention techniques.

Provides behavioral medicine interventions to manage pain, disability, address sleep problems, facilitate weight loss, promote tobacco cessation and enhance medical compliance. Has the ability to use interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with a wide variety of people in gaining their support. Presents with current skills, or willingness to learn and administer Biofeedback within the context of pain treatment.

Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for Veterans served by the CPC. Academic/Teaching/Training: Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff and trainees. Provides formal and informal education and guidance to external stakeholders (facility, VISN, and community) to enhance the evidence-based management of Veterans meeting criteria for the CPC.

May be involved in the training of psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral residents in coordination with the larger training programs and discipline supervisors.

Identifies and facilitates continuing education training opportunities for staff members; establishes teamwork groups to study evidence-based practices; fosters research and may disseminate the results at major conferences or via journal submissions; and supports staff members during their grant submission process. May hold a faculty appointment.

Research/Program Evaluation: May oversee the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using data-driven quality assurance processes. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.

If applicable, plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches. May present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings. Other Significant Responsibilities: Serves on Medical Center and committees or task forces as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 08:00 to 16:30 Telework: Ad-Hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $81415 – $150852/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.