Clinical Psychologist

Summary
This psychologist functions as a Staff Psychologist for the Mental Health and Behavioral Science Service Line. The psychologist may diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. Among the modalities provided are individual, family, and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions.

Summary
This psychologist functions as a Staff Psychologist for the Mental Health and Behavioral Science Service Line. The psychologist may diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. Among the modalities provided are individual, family, and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions.

Overview
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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
01/05/2026 to 09/30/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$79,901 to - $148,048 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 11 - 13

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Montgomery, AL
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
13

Job family (Series)
0180 Psychology

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBTB-12855922-26-NDS
Control number
853544300

This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Clarification from the agency
NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties
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Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Provides screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, as well as other Axis I conditions, with an emphasis on the application of evidence ­based psychotherapy approaches proven effective for the condition of focus and the population to which assigned.
Performs psychological assessment and interpretation of results to inform treatment planning, as appropriate to the needs of the mental health program to which assigned

• Provides screening for cognitive deficits to address specific functional questions or to determine if a referral for a complete neuropsychological evaluation or dementia assessment is needed.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a. m. - 4:30p. m.

Work Schedule

subject to change based on the needs of the agency.
Telework: As determined by the agency policy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Title/Functional Statement #: Clinical Psychologist/PD58326, PD58333, and PD58335
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

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Conditions of employment
You must be a U. S. Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants wh