Staff Psychologist: Primary Care & Mental Health

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC seeks a licensed psychologist at GS-11/12/13 to support veteran care and clinical research.

You will diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological assessments, implement evidence-based treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree in psychology (APA/PCSAS/CPA accredited) and current licensure in the United States; EDRP eligibility is noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from APA/PCSAS/CPA accredited program.
• Licensure to practice psychology in the US/DC; temporary graduate psychologist option if eligible.
• Internship requirements met by APA/CPA accredited or equivalent programs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mental disorders and conduct psychological assessments.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatments for diverse patient populations.
• Design and implement treatment strategies and care plans.
• Participate in clinical research activities within the medical setting.

Skills

Professional psychology

Clinical assessment

Treatment implementation

Research collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

APA/PCSAS/CPA accreditation

US licensure in psychology

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC seeks a licensed psychologist at GS-11/12/13 to support veteran care and clinical research.

You will diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological assessments, implement evidence-based treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree in psychology (APA/PCSAS/CPA accredited) and current licensure in the United States; EDRP eligibility is noted in the posting.