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Staff Psychologist (PCMHI) – EDRP Approved, Rec/Relo Incentive may be offered.

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Staff Psychologist job in McAllen, Texas, with the Veterans Health Administration (VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System). The psychologist works in primary care teams to help patients with mental health and behavioral health needs, and the job is onsite with 2 vacancies. It is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can repay student loans, and the position is open until filled.

Telework eligible2 vacancies

Can you apply?

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

  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

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

You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the United States. The announcement is open to the public, current federal employees, and current or former participants of VA Health Profession Trainee programs.

What you would do

  • Diagnose mental disorders and conduct psychological assessments
  • Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy to patients
  • Consult with medical center staff on patient care issues
  • Consult with and advise other professionals on psychological services
  • Possibly supervise psychology interns and graduate students
  • Provide telehealth or face-to-face therapy services

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

With experience: For GS-12, you need at least 1 year of experience as a professional psychologist at the GS-11 level. For GS-13, you need at least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least 1 year at the GS-12 level. No experience beyond the basic requirements is needed for GS-11.

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). You also need a completed internship in professional psychology from an accredited program. Other paths exist, such as re-specialization or a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, D.C., or the Commonwealth of the United States (non-licensed applicants may qualify for a temporary graduate psychologist appointment)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript (required if using education to qualify)
  • Cover letter (optional, if applicable)
  • DD-214 if claiming veterans' preference (if applicable)

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

Tips for this job:

  • Submit your transcript with your application if you use education to qualify, and include it in the required documents.
  • Your resume must be a long-form resume or CV that clearly shows dates, hours and details of your psychology experience at each grade level.
  • Submit your full application, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM ET on 01/28/2027, and note that the position may close earlier if the first cutoff of 11/06/2026 applies.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Full-time, onsite work with occasional telework allowed on an ad hoc basis.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) may be offered at the hiring manager's discretion. Permanent change of station is not authorized. Former EDRP participants cannot apply for incentives. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility applies, with awards up to $200,000 over one to five years.

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
  • Subject to background and security investigation
  • Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification (REAL ID required)
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination required for health care personnel
  • 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
$92,522 – $165,202 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 to GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
McAllen, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Psychology (0180)
Announcement
CAZM-13104698-27-JRH

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