Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• Major Duties and Responsibilities: This position is located in the Mental Health Care Line - assigned to the Substance Use Disorders- Domiciliary (SUD DOM) .The SUD-DOM provides substance use disorders treatment for Veterans in a residential setting
• The SUD DOM Psychologist provides individual assessment - individual and group psychotherapy - and may provide family therapy for chronic SUD concerns
• The psychologist applies advanced professional psychological diagnostic methods and evidence-based intervention strategies to a full range of patient problems in their work setting
• They have advanced knowledge of psychological diagnosis - intervention - and behavioral health that qualifies them to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of disciplines
• In addition to assigned clinical activities - the psychologist may participate with Mental Health program managers in program development activities - may participate in supervision and instruction of Psychology interns - postdoctoral fellows and practicum students - may engage in clinical research - and may participate in facility - network or national VA committees - with support of managers for these professional activities
• Clinical Responsibilities: Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders - particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients - including selection - administration and interpretation of psychological assessment instruments in accord with presenting clinical concerns
• Provides education to patients - family members - and significant others
• Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy to SUD residential patients and their families
• Provides consultation and education as requested to allied health providers
• Provides program evaluation and development consultation as requested to Behavioral Health managers
• Administrative responsibilities: Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System - VISN - and/or National VA committees or task forces - as endorsed by supervisors
• Participates in Psychology privileging - educational and peer review activities - in accord with Psychology and medical center policies
• Participates as a non-voting member of the medical staff - in accord with medical staff by-laws
• Participates in support of BVAC and Psychology administrative and performance improvement activities - e.g. - by taking on assigned projects and serving on committees
• Completes required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner and in accord with governing regulations
• If involved in supervision of Psychology trainees - participates in and supports administrative management of the Psychology Training Program
• Teaching and Training: May supervise psychology predoctoral interns - practicum students and post-doctoral fellows in accord with training program policies and accrediting agency requirements
• Provides staff and student didactic training and consultation as requested in content areas of scholarly and/or clinical expertise
• May supervise or train allied health providers in accord with facility and regulatory standards regarding such training
• Participates fully in educational development through staff and section meetings
• Assumes responsibility for professional development by attending relevant training and regularly reviewing the literature to improve clinical competencies
• Research: May participate in clinical or basic science research with endorsement of managers
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Preferred Experience: Incumbent should have experience working with substance use disorders
• Residential treatment experience is preferred
• Experience with Evidence Based therapies is preferred
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4:30PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 21N53F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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