# Staff Psychologist - Geriatrics and Extended Care

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/13cfb257-4bfb-45d7-9949-8e9c00260b23

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Salary: 112665 – 146467 USD per year

## Summary

This role provides mental health services to elderly veterans receiving care in their homes through an interdisciplinary team, combining psychological assessment, evidence-based therapy, and telehealth support tailored to geriatric and complex medical needs. It suits psychologists with experience in older adult care, home-based service delivery, and working alongside physicians and social workers to address the unique challenges of aging veterans with mental health conditions.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Psychotherapy, Telehealth

## Required

- Doctoral degree in psychology (clinical, counseling, or clinical neuropsychology) from APA-, PCSAS-, or CPA-accredited program
- Completed professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA
- Current unrestricted license to practice psychology at doctoral level in a U.S. state or territory
- At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist (one year at GS-12 level or equivalent)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Ability to provide psychological treatments across patient populations
- Ability to travel to and conduct services in veterans' homes, including driving in varied conditions
- Ability to navigate varied home environments and carry equipment

## Nice to have

- Experience providing services in patients' homes
- Experience working with geriatric populations
- Experience treating veterans with anxiety, PTSD, and depression alongside medical comorbidities
- Experience in interdisciplinary team settings

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890997700