Job Description Job Description Job Requirements The 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) We offer: Likely starting base salary range: $83,844
- 155,357 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized.
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 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.