# Staff Psychologist - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/224114a1-5c27-4b7c-9b64-a17b430594ab

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Lincoln, NE
- Salary: 92622 – 171691 USD per year

## Summary

This Staff Psychologist role in a VA behavioral health program treats patients with mental health and substance use conditions, conducts psychological assessments, and collaborates with medical teams in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The position suits licensed or soon-to-be-licensed psychologists with a doctoral degree and internship training who want to work in an integrated healthcare environment with strong federal benefits and student loan repayment support.

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

## Skills named

Clinical Documentation, Psychotherapy, Risk Assessment

## Required

- Doctoral degree in psychology (clinical, counseling, clinical neuropsychology) from APA, PCSAS, or CPA-accredited program
- Completed professional internship accredited by APA or CPA
- Full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology at doctoral level (or eligible for temporary appointment as graduate psychologist)
- U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen
- English language proficiency

## Nice to have

- American Board of Professional Psychology board certification
- Research experience or scholarship activities
- Experience with evidence-based psychotherapy modalities

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890121700