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Department of Veteran Affairs

Excellent Staff Psychologist Opportunity At Eglin Afb,fl

Department of Veteran Affairs, Eglin Afb, FL, United States


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.