VA
$93,109 – $172,519
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 VA position offers mental health treatment to veterans in a residential rehabilitation setting, combining individual and group therapy with psychological assessment and consultation work. It suits doctoral-level psychologists seeking federal employment with strong benefits, loan repayment support, and a structured work schedule in a multidisciplinary team environment.
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 from APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited program
- Completed APA or CPA accredited professional psychology internship
- Full current unrestricted license to practice psychology at doctoral level
- United States citizenship or VA eligibility for non-citizens
- English language proficiency for direct patient care
- Ability to diagnose mental disorders and conduct psycho-diagnostic assessments
- Physical and mental ability to perform job duties safely
Nice to have
- Prior work or military service experience (may qualify for additional annual leave credit)
- Board certification by American Board of Professional Psychology
- Experience with telehealth delivery of psychological services