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Psychology | Psychology Job | Shreveport, LA 71101-4243
Staff Psychologist - Interdisciplinary Mental Health Role | No Nights, Weekends, or Call!
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Employment Type: Full-Time
Telemedicine : No 
Loan Assistance: YesJob Description
Full-Time Staff Psychologist - Mental Health Integration/Oncology and Pain Clinics
- Overton Brooks VA Medical Center - Shreveport, LA
- Salary range: $106,430 - $197,202 per year
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Eligibility: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), offering potential student loan repayment up to $200,000.
The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a dedicated Staff Psychologist to join our Mental Health Integration, Oncology, and Pain Clinics. This full-time role involves providing psychological services within an interdisciplinary team, enhancing the mental health and well-being of our nation's Veterans. Join our team in Shreveport, LA, and contribute to a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach to care. If you are passionate about providing integrated psychological services in oncology and pain management, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with specialty medical team members to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.
- Maintain daily open access slots and facilitate same-day warm handoffs within the specialty medical clinic.
- Utilize Measurement-Based Care (MBC) in line with national guidelines.
- Conduct initial functional assessments focused on referral reasons, providing brief evidence-based interventions.
- Advance clinic capacity to perform suicide risk assessments and interventions within the specialty medical setting.
- U.S. Citizenship. (Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program.
- Completion of a professional psychology internship training program accredited by APA or CPA.
- Full, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no required nights, weekends, or on-call duties.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Access a robust federal benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
- EDRP Eligibility: Potential for significant student loan repayment assistance through the Education Debt Reduction Program.
- Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans within a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.
Shreveport-Bossier City, located on the Red River in northwest Louisiana, offers a unique blend of Southern charm and a relaxed atmosphere. The area boasts year-round festivals, vibrant local dining, live music, and family-friendly attractions. With a reasonable cost of living and an excellent, temperate climate, Shreveport provides an inviting environment to call home.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member dedicated to serving our Veterans with excellence and compassion!
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