Staff Psychologist (BHIP/Outpatient Programs)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
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This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (HVAMC), under the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Line (MHBS). This position is aligned with the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program/Outpatient Mental Health Services.
The Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Psychologist works primarily in an outpatient general mental health setting. The psychologist provides psychodiagnostics assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and other psychological services. The individual will function as part of a multi-disciplinary team to include psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, social workers, licensed mental health professionals, nurses, psychology technicians and other disciplines.
Clinical Responsibilities (85%):
* Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapy services and uses the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
* Performs psychological evaluations for patients on units to which the psychologist is assigned to provide coverage.
* Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions to units/programs in the Medical Center to which the psychologist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice including individual psychotherapy and/or counseling, vocational counseling, group therapy, family therapy and/or counseling, crisis intervention, administration and interpretation of psychometric tests (objective), administration and interpretation of psychometric tests (projective), program evaluation, psychological research, and consultation.
Academic/Teaching/Training (5%):
* Involved in Psychology Training Programs, Service Line Committees, Department Committees and/or medical center Committees.
* Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned.
* Is involved in the training of graduate trainees, as appropriate.
* Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients.
Program Evaluation/Research (5%):
* Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process.
* Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.
* Plans and oversees the completion of process improvement and/or programs, designed to provide information regarding
* Presents outcome data and research results at medical center, VA, regional or national scientific or professional meetings.
Other Significant Responsibilities (5%):
* Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
* Represents psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, as assigned/appropriate.
* Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations.
May Perform Other Duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Ad-hoc as needed.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized