Psychology Positions at Atlanta VA Healthcare System

Join Our Team at the Atlanta VA!

Are you a psychologist looking for a meaningful, impactful career? The Atlanta VA is actively hiring skilled and compassionate psychologists to join our dynamic and diverse Behavioral Health team. With numerous locations and a variety of job types, we offer a unique opportunity to work with Veterans across northwest and west central Georgia.

Why Choose Atlanta VA?

• Hybrid Work Model: While not fully remote, nearly all of our outpatient positions offer a flexible hybrid schedule (typically 50% telework).
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a 25% Special Salary Rate, significantly above the standard GS pay scale.
• Student Loan Repayment: Take advantage of the Education Debt Reduction Program to reduce or eliminate your student loan debt.
• Diverse Work Locations: We have over 20 clinics in rural, urban, and suburban areas, including our main VA medical center and community-based outpatient clinics.

Available Positions in Our Programs:

• Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)
• Primary Care/Mental Health Integration (PCMHI)

We are looking for professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of Veterans.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re interested, email me at terrance.anderson@va.gov with your CV and let us know if you’re interested in BHIP, PCMHI, or both. I’d be happy to answer any questions and discuss which of our locations might be the best fit for you.

Enjoy the total rewards of a Psychology career at VA

Take the next step in your career—join the Atlanta VA and make a difference every day!

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service