Staff Psychologist-Gateway

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Summary

The Psychologist will complete initial diagnostic assessment for intake into the Mental Health Clinic including initial treatment plan assessment of risk and triage referrals to the appropriate outpatient services. Will also complete inpatient and ER evaluations when consulted by hospital services including ER physicians Internal Medicine Surgery or other specialty providers. This includes written reports as well as face-to-face or phone consultation with the referring service.

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Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02242026 to 05252026 Salary81753 to - 151478 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 11 - 13 LocationsFew vacancies in the following locations Charleston WV Huntington WV Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNone Job family Series 0180 Psychology Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceOther Drug testYes Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination processCredentialing SuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNo Bargaining unit statusNo Announcement numberCBTF-12879682-26-TS-FOXTROT Control number858716000

Duties

• Perform evaluations and assessments
• Deliver psychoeducation
• Serve as a provider for warm handoffs from Primary Care Providers
• Perform follow-up evaluation for positive mental health screenings
• Provide same day access to mental health treatment
• Provide therapy or assessment via telehealth equipment when necessary
• Include family in the treatment process when deemed appropriate
• Participate in collaborative treatment planning including placing appropriate referrals
• Serve as a resource to other members of the Mental Health Multidisciplinary Team and other healthcare providers
• Participate in program development activities
• Coordinate with the substance abuse team as appropriate
• Demonstrate time management flexibility willingness to be interrupted for urgentemergent Primary Care situations and warm hand-offs
• Hold a state license to practice psychology
• Utilize advanced professional psychological diagnostic methods
• Provide advice and consultation related to behavioral health disorders and substance use disorders in a medical setting
• Participate in professional activities of the Behavioral Health Service and Medical Center
• Serve on administrative committees
• Engage in continuing education training research and treatmentprogram evaluation
• Provide direct psychological patient care
• Offer consultation services on difficult or complex cases
• Educate staff and supervise trainees
• Hold full clinical privileges as a member of the Hershel Woody Williams VAMC Medical Staff
• Comply with documentation and coding procedures
• Meet national and local performance measures including timely healthcare screening and completion of clinical reminders
• Exhibit self-direction and effective time management skills
• Demonstrate good communication and negotiation skills to balance workload demands
• Exhibit computer proficiency
• Write psychological reports chart notes and treatment summaries in a timely manner
• Prioritize work appropriately and seek consultation as needed for difficult cases
• Follow VA and Behavioral Health Service policies procedures and accrediting body standards
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills toward patients and coworkers
• Maintain professionalism even during times of high stress
• Work collegially with all other professions and respect different opinions and attitudes

Requirements

• Citizenship
• Education
• Licensure
• Experience
• Certification
• Training
• Physical Requirements

How you will be evaluated

• Your application resume C.V. andor supporting documentation will be verified
• IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC
• We may not make assumptions regarding your experience
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religions spiritual community student social
• Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience
• The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position
• It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment
• Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members

Required documents

• Full Resume
• CV
• No Page Limit
• Resume
• Transcript
• Special Note for Applications
• To complete your application please use the following link httpsvacareers.va.govwp-contentuploadssites5Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document
• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field
• Your full resumeCV may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field
• The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees etc.
• Cover Letter
• DD-214 Statement of Service
• Disability Letter
• VALicense
• Upload Full ResumeCV No Page Limit
• Other
• 2PCS Orders
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice RIFSF-15
• SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript