U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Staff Psychologist BHIP Therapist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Staff Psychologist BHIP Therapist
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Pay Range
Base pay range: $75,890.00/yr - $140,616.00/yr (actual pay will be based on skills and experience). Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval and award amounts are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications
Basic Requirements
– All applicants for the position of psychologist in VHA must meet the following: Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program 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. There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist; therefore, an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment. The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re‑specialization program – including completion of an APA or CPA internship. Internships: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. Licensure: Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. Certification: If the internship was not accredited at the time of completion, the applicant must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. Experience: For GS‑11, none beyond the basic requirements; for GS‑12, at least 1 year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS‑11); for GS‑13, at least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS‑12 level. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessments to a variety of patient populations; design and implement effective treatment strategies; conduct research activities; provide professional advice and consultation; and maintain ongoing scholarly activities. Responsibilities
Serve as a fully qualified psychologist in the Mental Health Service. Primary assignment as a therapist within a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team. Diagnose mental disorders and conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments. Treat mental disorders through individual, family, and group psychotherapy utilizing evidence‑based treatments. Perform formal and informal assessments for a wide variety of patient conditions and diagnoses. Ensure assessment and care accommodate cognitive, emotional, psychological, chronological, and diversity needs. Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions with a strong emphasis on evidence‑based models of care in the outpatient mental health setting. Conduct assessments appropriate to individual patients with attention to the implications of test results for a veteran’s daily functioning. Provide psychoeducation to patients and family members to support healthcare adherence and relapse prevention. Work with assigned BHIP team to support optimum clinical care and consult and coordinate care with community providers following HIPAA practices. Upon licensure, may provide clinical supervision to health professions trainees. Support activities of the Psychology Training Program and participate in relevant educational seminars. Participate in improvement of clinical supervision skills with an emphasis on evidence‑based practice models. Provide training and guidance to other mental health staff as directed and based on areas of expertise. Assume responsibility for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation. Maintain ongoing scholarly and self‑education activities. Participate in psychology peer review. Work with local APA‑accredited psychology programs to facilitate dissertation research in psychosocial recovery and improved quality of life for individuals with mental health challenges. Serve on committees or workgroups as assigned. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration Contact
Questions or assistance:
VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov .
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Join to apply for the
Staff Psychologist BHIP Therapist
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Pay Range
Base pay range: $75,890.00/yr - $140,616.00/yr (actual pay will be based on skills and experience). Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval and award amounts are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications
Basic Requirements
– All applicants for the position of psychologist in VHA must meet the following: Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program 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. There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist; therefore, an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment. The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re‑specialization program – including completion of an APA or CPA internship. Internships: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. Licensure: Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. Certification: If the internship was not accredited at the time of completion, the applicant must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. Experience: For GS‑11, none beyond the basic requirements; for GS‑12, at least 1 year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS‑11); for GS‑13, at least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS‑12 level. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessments to a variety of patient populations; design and implement effective treatment strategies; conduct research activities; provide professional advice and consultation; and maintain ongoing scholarly activities. Responsibilities
Serve as a fully qualified psychologist in the Mental Health Service. Primary assignment as a therapist within a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team. Diagnose mental disorders and conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments. Treat mental disorders through individual, family, and group psychotherapy utilizing evidence‑based treatments. Perform formal and informal assessments for a wide variety of patient conditions and diagnoses. Ensure assessment and care accommodate cognitive, emotional, psychological, chronological, and diversity needs. Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions with a strong emphasis on evidence‑based models of care in the outpatient mental health setting. Conduct assessments appropriate to individual patients with attention to the implications of test results for a veteran’s daily functioning. Provide psychoeducation to patients and family members to support healthcare adherence and relapse prevention. Work with assigned BHIP team to support optimum clinical care and consult and coordinate care with community providers following HIPAA practices. Upon licensure, may provide clinical supervision to health professions trainees. Support activities of the Psychology Training Program and participate in relevant educational seminars. Participate in improvement of clinical supervision skills with an emphasis on evidence‑based practice models. Provide training and guidance to other mental health staff as directed and based on areas of expertise. Assume responsibility for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation. Maintain ongoing scholarly and self‑education activities. Participate in psychology peer review. Work with local APA‑accredited psychology programs to facilitate dissertation research in psychosocial recovery and improved quality of life for individuals with mental health challenges. Serve on committees or workgroups as assigned. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration Contact
Questions or assistance:
VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov .
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