Psychologist Opportunities in West Palm Beach, Florida with Veterans Affairs

You will perform psychological evaluations for a diverse population, including geriatric and post deployment combat Veterans, who are mentally ill and have psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network. Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders.

We have the following positions available:

Domiciliary Psychologist: Provides a range of psychological therapeutic interventions with individuals with mental health and medical disorders in a residential setting utilizing Recovery Model. Certified and/or experienced in providing Evidenced-Based Psychotherapy in individual and group formats preferred. Our state-of -the art Domiciliary is a 60-bed residential rehabilitation program that provides a 24/7 residential treatment level of care for a general Veteran population including co-morbid medical, psychiatric, SUD, PTSD, and homelessness. Typically Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, but, may include nights, weekends, and holidays to meet patient care needs. No telework.

Mental Health Clinic Psychologist: Two open positions in the Mental Health Clinic. Provide Evidenced-Based Psychotherapy in both individual and group formats to a full range of patient populations. Proficiency in psychological assessment, testing, and measurement & experience using varied test batteries to aid in the diagnosing and treatment of complex mental health disorders preferred. Interest and/or experience in the training of psychology students and interns. Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; some early mornings & evenings. Telework, 2 days a week & 3 days at the facility.

Primary Care Mental Health Integration:

The Primary Care-Mental Health Integration functions as part of multidisciplinary primary care teams, and delivers brief, consultation-based services to Veterans, primary care providers, and allied Patient Alliance Care Team members. Focus on general service delivery for a wide range of concerns and resolving problems within the primary care service context. Behavioral health visits are brief (generally 20-30 minutes), limited in number (1-6 visits), and provided in the primary care area. Function within fast-paced primary care teams and consult with 8-10 patients per day. Advanced Training in Primary Care Mental Health Integration/ Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine/Behavioral Health at the internship and/or post-doctoral level is preferred. Typically, Mon- Fri 9:00am to 5:30pm or 9:30am to 6:00pm; some days 8:00 to 4:30pm. May include 1 or 2 Saturdays a month. Telework: 2 days per week; 3 days at facility.  

Requires doctoral degree, completion of APA accredited internship, licensure and U.S citizenship.

Sign on bonus is available! Assistance with payment of outstanding psychology degree loans is also available!

We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Scheduled salary increases!
• Generous paid vacation and sick time!
• 11 Federal holidays!
• Federal Retirement Plan!
• Separate 401K with partial agency match!
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance!
• Nationwide Mobility!

West Palm Beach area is booming with energy & excitement and surrounded by unmatched beauty of the Atlantic Ocean and beaches. A gentler side of Florida awaits you—with cleaner sands, warmer waters and fewer crowds. Colorful boutiques and antique shops sit side by side with sidewalk cafes, nightclubs and historic landmarks. A great place to live in Florida, thanks to its amazing weather, great job market, incredible restaurants, top schools, vibrant cultural scene and more. An affordable option for coastal Florida living with no state income tax!

If interested, please e-mail resume to julieann.torres@va.gov

Requires doctoral degree, completion of APA accredited internship, licensure and U.S citizenship.