Staff Psychologist - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)
Veterans Health AdministrationLincoln, NE · full time · Mid
$92,622 – $171,691
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
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