Staff Psychologist
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Staff Psychologist job at the Las Vegas VA Medical Center, part of the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas, Nevada, run by the Veterans Health Administration. The psychologist provides direct care to Veterans, mostly in inpatient medical rehabilitation, geriatric, palliative care, and hospice settings. The job includes supervisory status and may involve travel of up to 25 percent.
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.
U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. Current federal employees of the hiring agency may also apply under the internal listing.
What you would do
- Provides psychological assessments and diagnoses mental disorders, especially for medically complex patients.
- Provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy as clinically needed.
- Educates patients, families, and medical and nursing staff.
- Performs capacity assessments when a patient's ability to make decisions is questioned.
- Documents assessments and completes clinical reminders on time in CPRS.
Do you qualify for GS-13?
With experience: You need at least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist beyond the basic requirements, with at least 1 year at the GS-12 level. The experience must show current psychology practice, such as applying psychological treatments and giving professional advice.
With education: You need a doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by APA, PCSAS, or CPA, with a specialty that matches the job. You also need a professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA. The announcement lists other paths, such as re-specialization or 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, or D.C.
- Current driver's license
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume (required)
- Transcript if you use education to qualify
- DD-214 or statement of service if applicable
- SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
- Proof of license or professional certification if applicable
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and reference checks may be done. Missing information or errors may make you ineligible or lower your rating.
Tips for this job:
- Describe your psychology experience clearly and specifically, with dates and the level of work, because the VA will not assume anything.
- Include official transcripts and show APA or CPA accreditation for your degree and internship.
- If you want student loan repayment, plan to submit the EDRP application within four months of starting the job.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan repayment, up to $200,000. You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment, and approval and amount are not guaranteed. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship required
- 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
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Seasonal influenza vaccination required or approved exemption
- 1 or 2-year trial period
- Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
- Must be approved by occupational health to drive a government vehicle when needed
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
- $134,833 – $175,285 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-13 · General Schedule
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- 25% or less
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- Yes
- Occupation
- Psychology (0180)
- Announcement
- CBSW-13104705-27-BS
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