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Staff Psychologist – BHIP Therapist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time staff psychologist job as a therapist in the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program at the Erie West VA Outpatient Clinic, part of the Veterans Health Administration. You would give outpatient mental health care to Veterans as part of a team. It is an open continuous announcement with 1 vacancy listed in Syracuse, NY, and it may be used to fill more openings.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

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

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to the public. The announcement lists U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S., but the conditions of employment say you must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

What you would do

  • Provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health care to Veterans and their caregivers.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments and build individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
  • Make crisis plans, including whether a Veteran needs psychiatric hospitalization.
  • Write timely, thorough clinical notes in the electronic health record.
  • Plan discharges and transitions to the least restrictive level of care.
  • Provide care both by telehealth and in person.

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

With experience: For GS-11 (entry level), no experience is needed beyond the basic requirements. For GS-12, you need at least 1 year of post-doctoral experience as a professional psychologist, comparable to GS-11. For GS-13, you need at least 2 years as a professional psychologist, with at least 1 year at the GS-12 level.

With education: 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), with a specialty that matches the job. You also need a professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA that matches the job. The announcement lists other paths, such as re-specialization, a doctoral degree from 1951 to 1978, and board certification.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • License copy, if required for your qualifications
  • DD-214, only if it applies to you

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible. The VA also performs pre-employment reference checks.

Tips for this job:

  • Use a long-form resume or CV that shows dates and clear details; the 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job.
  • If you use education to qualify, attach transcripts from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency.
  • Submit the full questionnaire and all required documents by 11:59 PM ET on 12/31/2026, because incomplete packages may be rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Compressed or flexible schedules are not authorized.

Incentives and relocation: The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment program, may be available for this position, with awards up to $200,000. You would be told in the conditional job offer and must apply within four months of appointment. Recruitment or relocation incentives and sign-on bonuses are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding; driver's licenses that are not REAL ID compliant are not accepted as identification
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • 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
$74,678 – $138,370 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 to GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Syracuse, New York
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Psychology (0180)
Announcement
CBTE-13101195-27-DM

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