Staff psychologist

Clinical Responsibilities
Responsible for the in-depth psychosocial assessment as part of the overall assessment of the patient. Identifies problems/needs from the assessment to be treated and develops the individual treatment plan. Provides individual professional input and addresses the social aspect of the patient's situation with the treatment team.
Assists Veterans and the treatment team in navigating problems in the residential milieu.
Handles all case management as assigned for the duration of the Veteran's admission through post-discharge follow up.
Conducts therapeutic counseling in accordance with specific guidelines and handles crises, regularly with minimal supervision.
Develops and conducts lectures and educational presentations for patients related to various specialty aspects of general mental health, substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
Educates the veteran, their families, and the team of all the options available to them and will collaborate with the veteran and family on the preferred option.
Develops, organizes, and implements a wide variety of outpatient aftercare treatment for patients and their collaterals.
Transports veterans to assist them in assessing resources or taking care of essential business on occasion. Worker must know the patient and be comfortable in providing the needed transportation. Government vehicle will be used as well as all processes, trainings, and requirements related to Government vehicle use.
Serves as subject matter expert on VA and/or community resources.
Substitutes for other clinicians when needed or assigned.
Administrative Responsibilities
Enters all veteran/family contacts in the electronic record using appropriate/approved formats and templates. This information must be entered in a complete, confidential, and professional manner to ensure information on the patient is shared with other VA staff.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with employees, volunteers, consumers and stakeholders within the VA and outside community agencies.
Attends all appropriate staff meetings, team meetings, committee meetings, or group meetings and perform other duties as required.
Collaborates in the performance improvement process and complies with performance measures as required by the appropriate program offices and local policies.
Provide coverage responsibilities in the absence of other clinicians to ensure timely access and coordination of care.
Completes the continuing education hours needed for maintaining Professional Licensure.
Demonstrates professional behavior that conforms to VA regulations and policy, State and Federal laws, and ethical codes of appropriate professional accrediting organizations.
Participate in activities that obtain feedback from clients and work to enhance services as needed.
Enriching Elements
May provide clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training, including trainees seeking licensure.
Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned.
Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate
Offers consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in specialty areas, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective clinical practice skills.
Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications.
May serve on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces as assigned or requested.
May be assigned represent the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees.

Work Schedule : M-F, 07:30am-4:00pm
Compressed/Flexible :Available; Discussed with service when required for clinical programming needs.
Telework : Ad-hoc as needed
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # : 51233-A, 51234-A, 51235-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Authorized
EDRP Authorized:  Contact Linda Orchard, linda.orchard@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator, for questions/assistance.  Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):  Not Authorized
Fi nancial Disclosure Report: Not required.