GREAT STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST OPPORTUNITY AT BILOXI, MS VAMC

he Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast VA Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Staff Psychologist for the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Biloxi, MS. The Psychologist will provide direct patient contact including, but not limited to: case management, psychological assessment and treatment planning, individual psychotherapy/assessment sessions, family/caregiver stress therapy sessions, and other evidenced based treatments for serious mental illness. The Psychologist will perform evaluations for patients with a variety of psychological disorders.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.(subject to change based on the need of the agency)

– Telework available (Adhoc)

We offer:

Likely starting base salary range: $83,844-$155,357

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans up to $200K over 5 years max

Malpractice: Liability protection

13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year

Federal Retirement Plan

Separate 401K with partial agency match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen (*will consider non- citizen candidates*)

Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State

Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

Completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA

Education or experience with providing care to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (Preferred)

Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)