Staff Psychologist

3 months ago

Modesto, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

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. 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.



Duties

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The purpose of this position is to serve as a Staff Psychologist within the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP), which falls within the VA Northern California Health Care System Mental Health Service. The position functions as part of an interdisciplinary team and applies advanced strategies to a full range of patient problems. Services will generally be provided in the clinic and, under some circumstances, via telehealth. The primary job functions of psychologists at the GS-13 level include the provision of direct psychological patient care, consultation services on difficult or complex cases, and education of staff.

At the GS-13 level, duties for the position may include but are not limited to:

  • Independently provides specialized psychological services at all levels of complexity for patients, with service delivery to include intake evaluation, diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy and patient education.
  • Assesses crisis situations, formulates crisis plans, provides crisis interventions and follow up intervention services, developing individualized treatment plans, with particular regard for addressing situations related to harm to self, others or grave disability.
  • Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual therapy, group therapy, and psycho-education classes.
  • Develops person-centered, culturally sensitive treatment plans to address mental health needs of patients.
  • Conducts evaluations to aid in the differential diagnosis of complex cases.
  • Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients.
  • Respond to patients request for release of records; return telephone calls, linking of services, and appropriate referrals as needed in a timely fashion.
  • With permission from patient, collateral consultation with significant others/ support systems to aid in the facilitation of patients' treatment.
  • Attends annual training programs sponsored by the VISN, VAMC and other APA recognized training programs to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.
  • Participates on selection panels for Staff Psychologist position vacancies or other positions as assigned by Chief Mental Health Service Line.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and may be posted up to September 30, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 22, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st and 15th of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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: Telework authorized per Agency policy; this is not a remote or virtual position.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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