Staff Psychologist- Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program BHIP

Veterans Health Administration; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Staff Psychologist to join the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) within the Behavioral Health Service Line. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based psychotherapeutic care to Veterans in an outpatient setting, as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team at the University Drive campus in Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mental disorders, conducting neuropsychological assessments when needed, and

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mental disorders and conduct psychological assessments.
• Provide a full range of psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group therapies.
• Develop and document psychotherapeutic treatment plans for Veterans in BHIP; participate as an active treatment team member.
• Consult with medical center staff on patient care issues and support program evaluation/research activities.

Job description

Staff Psychologist- Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program BHIP

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Pittsburgh VAMC is seeking a full-time Clinical Psychologist. This position will be assigned to the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) section within the Behavioral Health Service Line.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Psychologist is administratively within the Behavioral Health Service Line, primarily located at the University Drive campus of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The incumbent functions as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team, which consists of other psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, peer support specialists and clinical mental health pharmacists. The psychologist will treat Veterans within the outpatient clinic, practicing as a generalist and treating a wide variety of psychological disorders using individual, couple, and group modalities.

Staff Psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. Among the modalities provided are individual, family, and group psychotherapies, and other interventions such as biofeedback, psychological hypnosis, and environmental interventions. They consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.

Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities. Staff psychologists may support the psychology internship through participation in seminars. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments. Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.

Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions, including empirically supported therapy. Provides initial assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, couple and family therapy, treatment planning, consultation/referral, and crisis intervention for veterans in the outpatient mental health clinic. Treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities. Provides education to Veterans, family members, and significant others.

Provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual and family psychotherapy for Veterans with the BHIP. Provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical and mental disorders. Participation as an active treatment team member. Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. May be involved in program evaluation, teaching, training and research activities.

Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of Veterans in BHIP, including prompt completion of clinical reminders. Functions as a member of the VHAPHS medical staff, with clinical privileges designated through a detailed Scope of Practice. Assumes professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, Veteran care decisions, and documentation, under the supervision of the BHIP program manager.

Work Schedule: 9:00am-5:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Telework: Per agency standards, telework may be approved Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS-180-11,12,13 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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/.

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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 $92145 – $170734/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.