VA Staff Psychologist in Orlando - Up to $167K + $200K Loan Repayment

Description

The Orlando VA Healthcare System is seeking a Staff Psychologist to join the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program within the Mental Health Service Line. You'll provide comprehensive psychological assessment and intervention services directly in veterans' homes, serving those who need mental health support but have difficulty traveling to medical facilities. This role involves working as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams, evaluating conditions like depression, anxiety, dementia, and substance abuse, and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions. If you're passionate about geriatric psychology and want to make a meaningful difference in veterans' lives where they live, this is the opportunity for you. This position is eligible for up to $200,000 in student loan repayment through the Education Debt Reduction Program.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Provide comprehensive psychodiagnostic services, including psychological and neuropsychological assessments, in veterans' homes
• Evaluate depression, anxiety, dementia, substance abuse, and other behavioral and mood disorders
• Deliver structured psychotherapy and counseling using evidence-based protocols for veterans, caregivers, and families
• Assess patient capacity for medical decision-making, understanding of Advanced Directives, and ability to live independently
• Provide behavioral health interventions for pain management, sleep impairments, weight changes, smoking cessation, and medical compliance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on treatment planning and present educational material on evidence-based intervention techniques
• Evaluate cognitive deficits and determine if referral for neuropsychological assessment is needed

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited program
• Completed professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA
• Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in any U.S. state or territory (non-licensed applicants may receive temporary appointment at GS-11 or GS-12)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Preferred: Experience working with older adults and individuals with dementia, administering cognitive assessments, and providing evidence-based psychotherapy

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with awards up to $200,000 for student loan repayment
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
• 37 to 50 days of paid time off annually, including 13 to 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, and 11 federal holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy up to $416.66 monthly for eligible employees with qualifying family income
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting plus 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many plans carry into retirement)
• Competitive salary with regular salary increases