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Three Wire Systems

Psychologist

VT · Remote

$170 - $185/hr

Administer and interpret psychological assessments as appropriate * Complete Disability Benefits ... Follow all VA disability examination guidelines and documentation requirements Qualifications ...

Three Wire Systems

Psychologist

SC · Remote

$170 - $185/hr

Administer and interpret psychological assessments as appropriate * Complete Disability Benefits ... Follow all VA disability examination guidelines and documentation requirements Qualifications ...

Three Wire Systems

Psychologist

Nellis Air Force Base, NV · Remote

$170 - $185/hr

Administer and interpret psychological assessments as appropriate * Complete Disability Benefits ... Follow all VA disability examination guidelines and documentation requirements Qualifications ...

Three Wire Systems

Psychologist

VA · Remote

$170 - $185/hr

Administer and interpret psychological assessments as appropriate * Complete Disability Benefits ... Follow all VA disability examination guidelines and documentation requirements Qualifications ...

Three Wire Systems

Psychologist

MI · Remote

$170 - $185/hr

Administer and interpret psychological assessments as appropriate * Complete Disability Benefits ... Follow all VA disability examination guidelines and documentation requirements Qualifications ...

Three Wire Systems

Psychologist

GA · Remote

$170 - $185/hr

Administer and interpret psychological assessments as appropriate * Complete Disability Benefits ... Follow all VA disability examination guidelines and documentation requirements Qualifications ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for va psychological assessment in the United States is $92,813.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $117,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is VA psychological assessment?

VA psychological assessment refers to a comprehensive evaluation conducted by mental health professionals within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These assessments are used to diagnose mental health conditions, determine treatment needs, and evaluate the impact of psychological issues on a veteran’s daily life. The process typically includes interviews, questionnaires, and standardized tests. Results can help guide treatment planning and support claims for VA benefits related to mental health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VA psychological assessment specialist?

To thrive in VA Psychological Assessment, you need a graduate degree in psychology, licensure as a psychologist, and expertise in psychological testing and evaluation. Familiarity with standardized assessment tools, scoring software, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is typically required. Strong communication, critical thinking, and cultural competence are vital soft skills for effectively interacting with veterans and interdisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications ensure accurate diagnoses, effective treatment planning, and the delivery of high-quality mental health care to veterans.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals conducting VA psychological assessments, and how can they be managed?

Professionals conducting VA psychological assessments often face challenges such as managing complex cases involving co-occurring mental health and medical conditions, navigating detailed documentation requirements, and ensuring cultural competence when working with a diverse veteran population. Balancing thoroughness with efficiency is essential, as is staying current on VA protocols and best practices. Building strong communication and rapport with veterans can help ensure accurate assessments, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams supports comprehensive care and improved outcomes.

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Staff Psychologist-Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Memphis, TN • On-site, Remote

Veterans Health Administration
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$147K - $192K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
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Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Serves as staff psychologist and member of the Chemical Dependency Center (CDC), which embodies residential treatment services for SUD and PTSD, along with intensive outpatient and traditional outpatient services for SUD
  • Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders, particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients.
  • Provides recovery-oriented education to patients, family members, and significant others.
  • Provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy appropriate to patient needs and desires, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy (e.g., Motivational Interviewing (Ml), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness training, stress reduction, contingency management therapies, and health behavior management groups, etc.) as indicated.
  • Provides clinical supervision to psychology interns and post-doctoral fellows in areas related to behavioral health to attain the goals and objectives of the CDC programs.
  • Provides consultation to professional staff within VA Medical Center at Memphis and to community providers concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for Veterans with SUD diagnoses.
  • Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders.
  • Functions independently as a member of the VA Medical Center at Memphis Medical Staff, with full clinical privileges. Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation.
  • Assists the CDC coordinators in the design, development, and implementation of clinical programs addressing the needs of Veterans with SUD diagnoses.
  • Facilitates liaisons with other medical center programs in order to effectively coordinate services to Veteran with SUD.
  • Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients.
  • Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes).
  • Attends regular Psychology Section staff meetings, Mental Health Service staff meetings, Medical Staff meetings, and complies with Psychology Section peer review procedures.
  • Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychology interns and post-doctoral fellows.
  • Provides teaching on selected mental health topics to community organizations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases when setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 51084-F
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Conditions of employment
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Education Requirement
    • (1) You must have a 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) at the time the program was completed. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. OR,
    • (2) have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully completed a re-specialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for; OR,
    • (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature.

Note: Applicants must provide transcripts documenting the completion of the re-specialization program
  • Internship Requirement
    • (a) You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed; OR,
    • (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern; OR,
    • (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement; OR,
    • (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. (NOTE: Once board certified, the employee is required to maintain board certification).

NOTE: Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program. If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript, the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program.
  • Licensure: Candidates must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

Board Certification and Loss of Credential:
  • (1) Board Certification. Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. The board certificate must be current, non-restricted, and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education.
  • (2) Loss of Credential. Once board certified, psychologist must maintain a full, valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment. A psychologist who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation, which may result in termination of employment. At the discretion of the appointing official, an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist- GS-13 (Full Performance Level)
  • Experience: At least 2 additional years of experience, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level
  • In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Knowledge of, and ability to apply, professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations.
    • Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health.
    • Knowledge of clinical research literature.
  • Assignment: This is the full performance level for staff psychologists. At this level, psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services, consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate. They may be assigned to any VHA program and setting, such as inpatient or outpatient medicine, primary care, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, geriatrics, Compensation and Pension, Vet Centers, and the VHA National Center for Organization Development. Psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. Among the modalities provided are individual, family, and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions. Psychologists consult with medical center staff on a w

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, serving millions of Veterans each year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, and many other parts of the US, the VHA operates under the Department of Veteran Affairs, as suggested by their official website va.gov. The VHA is dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive care to its veterans. The organization offers a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care, including mental health services, research, and pharmacy benefits.

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