Staff Psychologist - Veterans Care & EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP: Education Debt Reduction Program

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs El Paso Health Care System (VAHCS) seeks a Staff Psychologist in Behavioral Health to provide clinical assessments, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention for a Veterans population.

The role emphasizes multi-disciplinary collaboration within a busy VA center, with supervision and professional development opportunities. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in psychology (APA/PCSAS/CPA) and be licensure-eligible in the United States.

Qualifications

• Requires doctoral degree in psychology from APA/PCSAS/CPA accredited program.
• Must meet licensure requirements and be eligible for full licensure.
• Experience with crisis intervention and risk management preferred.
• Experience with veteran population and interdisciplinary teams desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services and psychotherapy.
• Conduct psychological evaluations for Veterans with diverse diagnoses.
• Perform cognitive, neuropsychological assessments as needed.
• Provide psychoeducation to Veterans, families, and caregivers.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and document clinical reminders and notes.
• Offer crisis-intervention support for urgent mental health needs.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk management

Interdisciplinary teams

Evidence-based therapies

Veteran population experience

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (APA/PCSAS/CPA)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs El Paso Health Care System (VAHCS) seeks a Staff Psychologist in Behavioral Health to provide clinical assessments, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention for a Veterans population.

The role emphasizes multi-disciplinary collaboration within a busy VA center, with supervision and professional development opportunities. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in psychology (APA/PCSAS/CPA) and be licensure-eligible in the United States.