Psychology Job at Veterans Health Administration in Biloxi, MS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast VA  Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Staff Psychologist for the Veterans 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:  $85,270-$157,996
• 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

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.