Staff Psychologist- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas seeks a psychologist for the Community Living Center (Behavioral Health) within VA North Texas Health Care System. This role supports behavioral health services for veterans in a clinical setting.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in psychology from APA/PCSAS/CPA-accredited programs, demonstrate English proficiency, and meet VA basic requirements for appointment. The vacancy remains open until filled and is located in Dallas, TX.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from APA/PCSAS/CPA-accredited program.
• Specialty area aligned with clinical, counseling, school psychology, or combinations thereof.
• English language proficiency as required by VA Handbook 5005.
• Citizenship requirement per VA policy for non-citizen appointments.

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (APA/PCSAS/CPA)

Job description

Summary

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 09/30/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed. The Organizational Location of the Position is: Community Living Center (Behavioral Health). Mental Health Service - VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) - Dallas - TX.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

*HPTs who are on track to graduate/complete the requirements should respond as if they have met the requirements. Provide details in the narrative sections of the assessment.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English language proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j
• Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed
• The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed
• For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term ""specialty area"" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills
• Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas
• PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science
• CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology
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