Staff Psychologist - Intensive Outpatient Program

Veterans Health Administration; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

EDRP Authorized

Telework eligible

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a psychologist to provide comprehensive assessments and psychodiagnostic services in an Intensive Outpatient setting. The role emphasizes evidence-based psychotherapy and collaboration with health care teams to coordinate patient care.

You will develop and document treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and adhere to CPRS documentation standards while contributing to program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives within the VA Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology required or eligible for federal employment.
• Eligibility for Federal employment.
• Ability to provide comprehensive psychological assessment and psychotherapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychological assessment and diagnostic services within the Intensive Outpatient Program.
• Utilize contemporary interview and psychometric methods for mental disorders.
• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions and coordinate care with health teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychotherapy

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

CPRS documentation

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Tools

CPRS

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. All eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities

RELOCATION INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZED. Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive psychological assessment and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range of psychopathology receiving care within the Intensive Outpatient Program, including services for patients with complex psychopathology requiring advanced psycho-diagnostic skills.

Demonstrate expertise in using and contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions. Provide education to patients and family members regarding mental disorders and best practices approaches to treatment.

Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist, which may include individual, family, and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation. Provide consultation to health care providers about assessment findings and treatment plan for patients to ensure that care is coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within the Medical Center.

Develop, implement, and document the mental health treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist. Comply with all Service Line documentation requirements, including standards for timely completion of CPRS patient contact notes, use of required documentation templates, clinical reminders, treatment plans, and risk assessment protocols.

Adhere to all Facility and Service Line policies and practices for delivering clinical care, including but not limited to risk assessment and reduction practices for potentially dangerous behavior (suicide and violence), timeliness of care and access standards, professional conduct requirements, and CPRS documentation conventions. Achieve minimal clinical workload expectations as established by the Service Line.

Administrative Responsibilities Assist the Team Leader and/or Program Director in the design, development, and implementation of clinical assessment and/or intervention programs. Adhere to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team, established by the affiliated Team Leader, Program Director, and/or Service Line Leader.

Assist the Team Leader and/or Program Director in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program. Facilitate liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate services. Comply with national and local performance measures and facilitate organizational success on these measures at the team level.

Comply with all Facility and Service Line policies and expectations concerning administrative practices, including but not limited to leave authorization, responding to Suspense items, and completing TMS educational requirements. Protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with provisions of Federal privacy acts and confidentiality statutes.

Follow regulations and instructions regarding release of sensitive or protected patient or employee information. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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/. 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 $83935 – $155521/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.