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Posted: 28-Aug-25
Location: Santa Maria, California
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 691-133
The Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System is seeking a Staff Psychologist for our Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Santa Maria, CA, where dedication to providing exceptional care to our nation's veterans is the standard. As a Staff Psychologist within our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those who have served our country. In this role, the psychologist will also provide adjunctive interventions for treating medical disorders and collaborate with medical center staff on various patient care matters. Additionally, staff psychologists may engage in program coordination, evaluation, teaching, training, and research activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide brief intervention services, including psychoeducation, supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based interventions.
- Coordinate care and provide case management and other ancillary functions.
- Comply with operational policies, performance measures, and CPRS documentation procedures.
- Provide psychological services to veterans who are homeless, in transitional housing, and newly housed through VA housing programs.
- Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team, offering support through morning huddles, curbside consultations, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Offer both individual and group psychotherapy, typically employing Evidence Based Practices (EBPs), to treat substance use disorders, serious mental illness, PTSD, and other psychiatric conditions.
Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm (some flexibility considered)
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizen
- Must have a Doctoral Degree in Psychology must be APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited.
- Must have completed an APA or CPA accredited psychology internship
- Current unrestricted license from any state
- Unlicensed hires must obtain a full, unrestricted license within 2 years hire date.
Why Work with Us:
- Mission-Driven Work: You will provide vital mental health services to homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness, directly contributing to their well-being and recovery.
- Collaborative Environment: Work within a dynamic and interdisciplinary team that includes Primary Care, Nursing, Psychiatry, Pharmacy, Peer Support, and Social Work services.
- Professional Growth: Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive Work Culture: We value our staff and their contributions. Participate in regular administrative and informational meetings and be part of a supportive team that adheres to operational policies and quality standards.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and continuing education opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work hours based on clinical needs, including potential evening and weekend hours, to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits:
- Salary Range: $101,161 - $187,254 (Final determination based on qualifications)
- PTO: 50–55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays)
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
- Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits
- Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- No employment contracts or restrictive covenants.
- Education Debt Reduction Program reimburses qualified student loan debt up to $200,000
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.