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Staff Psychologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time staff psychologist job at the Coatesville VA Medical Center in Coatesville, PA, within the Veterans Health Administration. The psychologist works in a Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program, treating veterans with complex conditions such as PTSD and substance use disorders. The job has 1 vacancy, is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (a student loan repayment program), and allows occasional telework.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public and to current federal employees of the VA. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Diagnose mental disorders in veterans.
  • Conduct psychological and neuropsychological assessments.
  • Treat mental disorders with individual, family, and group therapy.
  • Consult with medical center staff on patient care issues.
  • Take part in program evaluation or research, when needed.
  • Supervise or teach psychology interns, when needed.

Do you qualify for GS-11 to GS-13?

With experience: For the GS-12 level, you need at least 1 year of experience as a professional psychologist at the GS-11 level. For the GS-13 level, you need at least 2 years of experience, including 1 year at the GS-12 level. The GS-11 level needs no experience beyond the basic requirements.

With education: You need a doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), in a specialty that matches the job. You also need to have completed a psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA that matches the job. Other paths are listed in the announcement, such as a re-specialization program or a doctorate awarded from 1951 to 1978.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
  • Non-licensed applicants may be hired as a temporary 'graduate psychologist' for up to 2 years, but only under a licensed psychologist's supervision.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job.
  • Transcripts, if you use education to qualify
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one
  • License or professional certification, if required for your qualifications
  • SF-50 showing your current or former federal appointment, if you are a federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement. Your application, resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and the VA may run pre-employment reference checks. Missing or incomplete information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your experience clearly and specifically, because the VA will not assume anything about your work history.
  • If you use education to qualify, include transcripts and confirm that your schools are accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accreditor.
  • If you plan to use the Education Debt Reduction Program, submit the EDRP application within four months of your appointment.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or sign-on bonus might be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Relocation assistance is not authorized. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, but former EDRP participants cannot apply for the incentive.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID compliant identification
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$91,960 – $170,391 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 to GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Psychology (0180)
Announcement
CBSZ-13097795-27-AY

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