Job Description
Job Requirements
The Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast VA Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Staff Psychologist for the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Eglin AFB,FL. The Psychologist will provide direct patient contact including, but not limited to: case management, psychological assessment and treatment planning, individual psychotherapy/assessment sessions, family/caregiver stress therapy sessions, and other evidenced based treatments for serious mental illness. The Psychologist will perform evaluations for patients with a variety of psychological disorders.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.(subject to change based on the need of the agency)
- Telework available (Adhoc)
We offer:
- Likely starting base salary range: $83,844-$155,357
- Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants.
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans up to $200K over 5 years max
- Malpractice: Liability protection
- 13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year
- Federal Retirement Plan
- Separate 401K with partial agency match
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (*will consider non- citizen candidates*)
- Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
- 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)
- Completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA
- Education or experience with providing care to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (Preferred)
- Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans.