Physician - Psychology

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)

- 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

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.