Staff Psychologist – Spinal Cord Injury Care

Veterans Health Administration; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Federal health insurance

Federal pension/401K

Job summary

The VA Augusta Health Care System in Augusta, GA seeks a Staff Psychologist in the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Service to provide comprehensive assessments, evidence-based psychotherapy, and clinical consultation within SCI/D. The role supports multidisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care settings.

Responsibilities include consistent documentation, supervision of trainees, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Conducts comprehensive psychological assessments and formulates diagnostic impressions.
• Delivers evidence-based psychotherapy for mental health conditions and psychosocial concerns.
• Provides supervision to unlicensed staff and trainees; educates staff in psychological service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Completes clinical documentation and charting in a timely manner.
• Offers consultation on psychological services and treatment planning to other professionals.
• Performs risk assessments for self-harm or harm to others and supports crisis management.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Psychotherapy

Clinical supervision

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

The VA Augusta Health Care System in Augusta, GA seeks a Staff Psychologist in the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Service to provide comprehensive assessments, evidence-based psychotherapy, and clinical consultation within SCI/D. The role supports multidisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care settings.

Responsibilities include consistent documentation, supervision of trainees, and education for patients and families.