Staff Psychologist

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.
* Diagnoses mental disorders, conducts psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, treats mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provides adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders
* Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and uses the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care
* Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including, evidenced-based psychotherapies
* Participates fully in peer review, assessing the quality of professional psychology standards provided in the organization
* Responsible for identification of patient problems requiring consultation with other multidisciplinary medical center staff and making appropriate referrals
* Assures that appropriate referrals to specialty programs, including community resources, are accomplished
* Fully accountable for practice, including entering patient visits, measuring outcomes to interventions, and meeting productivity standards
* Provides clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training including but not limited to pre-doctoral interns and post-doctoral residents
* Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff on units to which assigned
* Assists in the training of medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students, fellows and other graduate or post-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 Veterans
* Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process
* Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate
* If applicable, plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches
* Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings
* Assists in preparation of RFP's and grant proposals, as assigned
* 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
* Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations
* Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees
* Continually promotes teamwork by cooperating with and supporting staff, visitors and customers in achieving hospital goals/mission
* Consistently communicates with and assists customers, visitors, and staff in a courteous and professional manner
* Regularly creates and maintains an environment that ensures confidentiality and privacy for patients
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday (9.5 hours Tuesday/ Wednesday /Thursday, 9.0 hours Friday, and 4 hours Saturday)
Telework:Ad-hoc
EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for a highly qualified applicant
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required