Staff Psychologist- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

Veterans Health Administration; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Authorized

Recruitment/ Relocation Incentives

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Dallas, TX seeks a Staff Psychologist to provide comprehensive behavioral health care for Veterans in the Community Living Center. The role includes psychotherapy, assessments, and multidisciplinary collaboration within Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities cover crisis management and program development, with opportunities for training and research. The position aligns with GS-11/12/13 progression and offers federal benefits, EDRP eligibility, and sign-on

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in psychology from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible to practice psychology in the United States.
• Experience with psychotherapy, assessments, and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and consultations.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy (individual, group, or family) and crisis management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in training and research.
• Adhere to schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

Staff Psychologist- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Community Living Center (CLC) psychologist provides care for Veterans with complex medical and psychological needs, including medical rehabilitation, palliative care, and hospice populations.

Responsibilities include providing behavioral and/or environmental interventions, diagnosing psychological disorders, delivering evidence-based therapy (individual, group, or family), supporting medical compliance, and consulting with other disciplines. The psychologist also assists with crisis management and may serve other hospital areas as needed. Duties are but not limited to: GS-11 (Entry Level) Provides psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and consultations.

Applies broad clinical theories, manages crises, participates in team meetings, supports training programs, and contributes to quality improvement. Works under closer supervision and may assist with research or coverage needs. GS-12 (Developmental) Performs psychotherapy and assessments with increasing independence.

Presents complex clinical information, implements treatment programs, utilizes evidence-based therapies, manages crises, participates in team activities and training, consults with other providers, and assists with program evaluation and research. GS-13 (Full Performance Level) Functions fully independently providing psychotherapy, complex assessments, and crisis intervention.

Implements and plans treatment programs, uses advanced evidence-based therapies, consults across disciplines, participates in performance improvement, engages in training, and may conduct research. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am- 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Learn more This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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 only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 55115F, 55114F, 55113F

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/. 1. Accreditation Information: Please site specific the accreditation information from the qualification standards or use the generic description for all others.

Example - Sample for Psychologist: The doctoral degree must be fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Verification of accreditation may be made obtained from the Verification of accreditation may be made obtained from https://accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs 2.) NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

3.) NOTE: If your school was accredited by at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

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 $100777 – $186727/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

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