Staff Psychologist
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
At the San Luis Obispo, dedication to providing exceptional care
to our veterans is our standard. As a Staff Psychologist, you will
have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative
environment, making a real difference in the lives of those who
have served our country. Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and Assess:
Utilize your expertise to diagnose mental disorders, conduct
neuropsychological screenings (if eligible for privileges), and
perform comprehensive psychological and cognitive function
assessments. Innovative Treatment: Employ a range of therapeutic
modalities to treat mental disorders and provide adjunctive
interventions for medical conditions, ensuring comprehensive,
holistic care. Psycho-Diagnostic Excellence: Utilize advanced
psychotherapeutic techniques to deliver a full spectrum of
psycho-diagnostic services and top-notch patient care.
Comprehensive Evaluations: Conduct thorough evaluations to support
psychodiagnosis, treatment planning, and functional assessments,
resulting in precise, individualized treatment plans. Diverse
Therapeutic Interventions: Lead individual and group psychotherapy,
couples and family therapy, consultation, rehabilitation, and
psychoeducation, offering a broad range of therapeutic
interventions. Active Training Role: Participate in our Psychology
Training Program and Training Committee, influencing training
standards and outcomes. Consultant and Mentor: Serve as a
consultant to medical staff and trainees, assisting in
understanding psychological characteristics and setting appropriate
treatment expectations. Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm (some
flexibility considered) Qualifications: · U.S. Citizen · Must have
a Doctoral Degree in Psychology from an APA, PCSAS, or CPA
accredited program · Must have completed an APA or CPA accredited
psychology internship · Current unrestricted license from any state
o Unlicensed hires must obtain a full, unrestricted license within
2 years hire date. Benefits: - Salary Range: $104,219 - $193,106
(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 - Up to 4 opportunities annually for
free CE training provided by Psychology Service - 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 some of
the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job,
and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and
functions.
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