Staff Psychologist - Shreveport

Full-Time Staff Psychologist - Mental Health Integration/Oncology and Pain Clinics

• Overton Brooks VA Medical Center - Shreveport, LA
• Salary range: $106,430 - $197,202 per year
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Eligibility: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), offering potential student loan repayment up to $200,000.

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a dedicated Staff Psychologist to join our Mental Health Integration, Oncology, and Pain Clinics. This full-time role involves providing psychological services within an interdisciplinary team, enhancing the mental health and well-being of our nation's Veterans. Join our team in Shreveport, LA, and contribute to a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach to care. If you are passionate about providing integrated psychological services in oncology and pain management, we encourage you to apply.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with specialty medical team members to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.
• Maintain daily open access slots and facilitate same-day warm handoffs within the specialty medical clinic.
• Utilize Measurement-Based Care (MBC) in line with national guidelines.
• Conduct initial functional assessments focused on referral reasons, providing brief evidence-based interventions.
• Advance clinic capacity to perform suicide risk assessments and interventions within the specialty medical setting.

 Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship. (Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.)
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of a professional psychology internship training program accredited by APA or CPA.
• Full, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level.
• Preferred experience includes at least 2 years as a professional psychologist with experience working in a Mental Health setting and working with an interdisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no required nights, weekends, or on-call duties.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access a robust federal benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
• EDRP Eligibility: Potential for significant student loan repayment assistance through the Education Debt Reduction Program.
• Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans within a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.

About Shreveport: 

Shreveport-Bossier City, located on the Red River in northwest Louisiana, offers a unique blend of Southern charm and a relaxed atmosphere. The area boasts year-round festivals, vibrant local dining, live music, and family-friendly attractions. With a reasonable cost of living and an excellent, temperate climate, Shreveport provides an inviting environment to call home. 

We look forward to welcoming a new team member dedicated to serving our Veterans with excellence and compassion! 

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

The Best Care and the Best Careers…The mission of the Veterans Healthcare System is to serve the needs of America's veterans by providing primary care, specialized care, and related medical and social support services. To accomplish this mission, the VA needs to be a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that provides excellence in health care value, excellence in service as defined by its customers, and excellence in education and research, and needs to be an organization characterized by exceptional accountability and by being an employer of choice.

The Overton Brooks Veterans Administration Medical Center… serves a population of over 131,000 veterans residing within its primary service area which encompasses 15 northeast Texas counties, five southwestern Arkansas counties and 12 northwest Louisiana parishes. The Medical Center is affiliated with the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and has sharing agreements with the 2d Medical Group at Barksdale AFB and LSU Health Sciences Center. The VAMC provides tertiary care in medicine, surgery, neurology and psychiatry and a broad spectrum of outpatient services. The Ambulatory Care Program provides primary care services at the VAMC and at Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) which were opened in Texarkana, Texas, Monroe, Louisiana, and Longview, Texas.

Northwest Louisiana is an amazing region… with parishes rich in charm and heritage. A perfect weave of many groups, interests, and traditions make up the fabric of this prosperous locale. You'll find the folks here hospitable and hardworking. Everyone takes part and has pride in making sure Greater Shreveport maintains its status as an All-American City and its reputation as America's Caring Community. Weekdays and weekends are filled with family fun for all. Many spend time together at the Sci-Port Discovery Center and IMAX Theatre. Some never miss a game – whether it is baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer or softball. Others are avid golfers and can be found on the green at signature courses located throughout the area. Fishing is a favorite pastime, as is waterskiing. Area residents take time out to enjoy a day of boating on nearby lakes and are often found reuniting with friends and family at neighborhood parks.

http://www.shreveportchamber.org/