Psychologist (Clinical)

6 days ago
United States$106k–138kPsychology
Practice Authority in
No Prescribing

Therapy and assessment only in this state.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA as a Psychologist (Clinical) in United States. Overview Clinical Psychologist (GS-0180-13) - Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, TX *Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized *Student loan repayment may be authorized *Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Key Responsibilities

  • verification

Requirements

  • employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees may be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. A pre
  • 12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone
  • qualifications/.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA in United States.

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentClinical psychologyTreatment planningPsychological testingIndividual therapyGroup therapyPsychoeducational sessionsPsychotherapeutic interventionsClinical supervisionDiagnosisBehavioral healthCognitive assessmentEmotional function assessmentPatient careDocumentation
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Position Insights

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA lists compensation for this psychologist position at $106k to $138k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($106k–$138k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological assessment, Clinical psychology, Treatment planning, Psychological testing, Individual therapy, Group therapy, Psychoeducational sessions, Psychotherapeutic interventions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Conduct psychological assessments and develop clinical treatment plans for patients with various psychological disorders. Provide individual and group therapy while overseeing the diagnostic and treatment training of counselors.

Benefits package: Competitive compensation packages, Paid-time off, Medical benefits, Student loan repayments, Retirement package, Thrift Savings Plan, Recruitment incentives, Relocation incentives. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, VA
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation packages
Paid-time off
Medical benefits
Student loan repayments
Retirement package
Thrift Savings Plan
Recruitment incentives
Relocation incentives

Job Details

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6d ago