Staff Psychologist - EDRP Loan Repayment & Impact

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a psychologist for positions that qualify for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Applicants must meet licensure requirements, education, and internship prerequisites described in VA guidelines.

The role emphasizes professional psychology practice, internship pathways, and eligible benefit timelines. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in psychology, proper accreditation, and demonstrated readiness to meet APA/CPA internship standards.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology from APA/PCSAS/CPA accredited program.
• Specialty area must align with intended assignment.
• Re-specialization programs must be APA/CPA accredited when applicable.
• Dissertation in psychology if degree awarded 1951–1978.
• Licensed to practice psychology in current jurisdiction.

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

APA/PCSAS/CPA accreditation

Specialty aligned with assignment

Re-specialization with APA/CPA program

Education between 1951-1978 with psychology dissertation

APA/CPA accredited internship

VHA psychology internship programs acceptance

One-year supervised internship acceptable historically

Current licensure in state/territory/DC

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a psychologist for positions that qualify for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Applicants must meet licensure requirements, education, and internship prerequisites described in VA guidelines.

The role emphasizes professional psychology practice, internship pathways, and eligible benefit timelines. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in psychology, proper accreditation, and demonstrated readiness to meet APA/CPA internship standards.