Career Opportunities

We are very pleased to announce the recruitment of two Clinical Psychologist positions at the Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA in Philadelphia, both positions are integrated into specialty medicine clinics and both will start as fully on-site positions at the main hospital.

One position will be integrated into the Sleep Medicine Clinic.  This position will include providing brief assessment, brief evidence-informed interventions, as well as education and consultation for both Veterans and team members. The psychologist will be an integral part of the Sleep Medicine team, working collaboratively with the team, engaging in team-based activities, and will be physically located in the clinic for same day handoffs and consultation.  Ideal candidate will have experience with the treatment of insomnia as well as mild to moderate mental health and health behavior concerns, and experience working as part of a medical team.  More information below.  Posting is coming soon, but please also send an email/cover letter and CV to Johanna.Klaus@va.gov

One position will be integrated into the Neurology Clinics.  This position will include providing brief assessment, brief evidence-informed interventions, as well as education and consultation for both Veterans and team members. The psychologist will be an integral part of the Neurology service, working collaboratively with various teams (e.g., Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis clinic, Multiple Sclerosis clinic, Parkinson’s clinic), engaging in team-based activities, and will be physically located in the clinic for same day handoffs and consultation.  Ideal candidate will have experience with general mental health and health behavior concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, tobacco use), problems consistent with neurological conditions, and experience working as part of a medical team.  More information below.  Posting is coming soon, but please also send an email/cover letter and CV to Rebecca.Helms@va.gov.

Both positions will be joining a thriving and well-regarded Psychology Department as well as closely connected with the robust and growing Whole Health service.  The CMCVAMC has an extensive history of excellence in health profession education; psychology training includes a large practicum program, an accredited psychology internship program, and 2 postdoctoral residency programs with an emphasis in Interprofessional Mental Health and Neuropsychology.  In addition, the CMCVA is home to five VA Centers of Excellence and is adjacent to and closely affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, offering an atmosphere of rigorous academic research and clinical applications.  In recognition of our diverse Veteran population, our Psychology Department strives to approach patient care through a lens of cultural humility. The opportunities provided by the interprofessional Behavioral Health Diversity Team and Psychology training program assist providers in growing their cultural competence as well as engaging in self-reflection.

While the VA, the Psychology department, and Whole Health team are all great draws for this position, the city itself also has significant appeal.  Have you been to Philly lately?  The city is an exciting hub for education, culture and diversity.  With a wealth of American history, active art community, sports teams, and cuisine, Philadelphia also boasts the world’s largest landscaped urban park.  Philadelphia is centrally located in the Northeast, only a short car or train ride to Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York City and about an hour from the Jersey shore and the Pocono Mountains.

All applicants must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA.  Licensure preferred.  The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse work force including staff and trainees that represent a wide array of identities across all intersections. We value and appreciate the unique contributions and perspectives offered by individuals with diverse cultural and experiential backgrounds.  As such, we are strongly devoted to representation within our staff that captures the rich dimensions of our Veterans and the Philadelphia community. Within our Psychology Service, we are seeking candidates committed to combatting systemic racism, inequity, and disparities, while elevating justice, diversity, and inclusion.  We strongly welcome applicants of historically underrepresented groups and welcome all applicants dedicated to creating culturally responsive and safe spaces for Veterans and colleagues alike.  This information may be indicated in the cover letter.

Interested applicants may send cover letter and CV directly to Johanna.Klaus@va.gov or Rebecca.Helms@va.gov.  Please feel free to apply to one or both positions.