Staff Psychologist – Geriatrics and Extended Care

What you would do

• Provide psychological care to Veterans in their homes as part of the HBPC team.
• Assess Veterans and give evidence-based talk therapy and treatment.
• Provide mental health services by telehealth when clinically appropriate.
• Consult with medical center staff on patient care issues.
• Write diagnostic assessments and notes in the electronic health record.
• Take part in interdisciplinary team meetings about patient care.

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need at least 2 years of experience working as a professional psychologist, with at least 1 year at the GS-12 level. Experience must be clear and specific on your resume or CV, because the agency will verify it.

With education: You need a doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by APA, PCSAS, or CPA, plus an accredited internship. Other paths are allowed, such as a re-specialization program or a doctoral degree awarded 1951 to 1978 with a psychology dissertation. Your transcript must be submitted with your application.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

• License showing your psychology license
• Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Transcript
• Other documents only if they apply to you, such as DD-214 for veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

• Submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment if you want loan repayment, and contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov with questions.
• Send your transcript with your application, since it is required for every applicant.
• The page says telework is both eligible and not eligible, so confirm with the contact person before you apply.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. You may need some early morning or evening hours or variable tours to meet Veterans' needs.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program: student loan repayment, with an award of up to $200,000 after review. You must apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are not eligible. Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizenship required
• Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
• Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Background and security investigation
• Pre-employment physical examination
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required
• Onboarding ID must be REAL ID compliant if using a state ID
• 1 or 2-year trial period
• Must be able to drive and lift home care supplies

Job details

Salary

$112,665 – $146,467 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-13 · General Schedule

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

75% or less

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Psychology (0180)

Announcement

CBSR-13105786-27-GG