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Staff Psychologist – Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program – BHIP

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time psychologist job with the Veterans Health Administration in Peoria, Illinois. The psychologist provides outpatient mental health care to veterans in the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program, including assessment and treatment for adjustment, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems. There is 1 vacancy, and this is an open continuous announcement, so applications are reviewed weekly until the job is filled. The job is on-site only, with set weekday hours.

1 vacancy

It may close early. Candidates are referred to the hiring official every week until the job is filled, so the job may be filled before the listed closing date.

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.

Only U.S. citizens can apply. The job is open to the public.

What you would do

  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy to veterans.
  • Complete psychological assessments, except neuropsychological, to plan treatment.
  • Document all clinical work accurately and on time.
  • Refer patients to other mental health and community programs.
  • Take part in peer review and efforts to improve service quality.

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

With experience: GS-11 needs no experience beyond the basic requirements. GS-12 needs at least 1 year of experience as a professional psychologist at the GS-11 level, and GS-13 needs at least 2 years, with at least 1 of them at the GS-12 level.

With education: You need a doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by APA, PCSAS, or CPA, and the specialty must fit the job. School psychology degrees are not eligible. You also need a completed internship from an APA or CPA accredited program. Other paths exist, such as a doctoral degree in any psychology area plus an accredited re-specialization program, or a doctoral degree awarded from 1951 to 1978 with a psychology dissertation.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Exception: unlicensed applicants may get a temporary graduate psychologist appointment for up to 2 years under supervision.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV showing your work history and dates
  • Official transcripts (required)
  • Professional certification or license, if applicable
  • Transcript or certificate for a re-specialization program, if you use that path
  • DD-214 or statement of service, if applicable
  • Disability letter (Schedule A or VA), if applicable
  • SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee

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. Errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Make your resume or CV specific, with dates, hours per week, and clear descriptions of your psychology work, since the VA does not assume experience.
  • Submit your transcripts with your application, because they are required and missing documents can make you ineligible.
  • The page says telework eligible: No, but the benefits section says telework is available, so ask the agency contact, Lyndsay Thomas, to confirm before you apply.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Compressed or flexible schedules are not authorized. No travel required.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives, including a sign-on bonus, may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

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 evaluation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption with a face mask
  • Online onboarding; acceptable ID required, and non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Pre-employment reference checks
  • 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
$98,799 – $183,063 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 to GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Peoria, Illinois
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
OCA-FY27-0180-BHIP

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