Staff Psychologist
4 weeks ago
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
The Staff Psychologist (Neuropsychologist) is assigned to perform clinical neuropsychological evaluations (including referrals/consultation requests for assessments from clinical service lines as facilitated through the Medical Specialty Service of the El Paso VAHCS. Physical location is the El Paso VAHCS main facility. The clinical neuropsychologist is expected to perform his/her duties under the supervision of the Neuropsychology Program Manager and the Chief of the Medical Specialty Service, and to provide clinical neuropsychological services at his/her assigned location.
A clinical neuropsychologist is a professional psychologist trained in the science of brain behavior relationships. The clinical neuropsychologist:
- Specializes in the application of assessment and intervention principles based on the scientific study of human behavior across the lifespan as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system.
- Advances in medical treatments and increases in life expectancy have served to expand the public need for the specialty of clinical neuropsychology.
- Plays a critical role in educating patients and families about neurological, psychological, and neuropsychological conditions. Examples of the utility of neuropsychological services across the age span include: evaluation of neurocognitive effects of mild, moderate, or severe head injuries; diagnosis of progressive dementing diseases, including differential diagnosis of psychiatric illness; identification of acquired neurocognitive dysfunction undermining adaptive and prosocial functioning; identification of developmental neurocognitive dysfunction impeding academic and social functioning; incorporation of neuropsychological findings in treatment plans to increase the probability that specific treatment modalities can be effective; identification of medication efficacy or side-effects that may have an impact on cognitive functioning; use of neuropsychological evaluation to develop and refine educational plans; use of neuropsychological findings in remediating vocational problems in adults; identification of community-based programs for remediation and rehabilitation of neurocognitive dysfunction; discrimination of different types of neurological conditions; development of a program of rehabilitation or intervention; assessment of response to treatments; evaluation of indications for specific medical treatments (e.g., epilepsy surgery for seizure control, deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease); education of medical teams, schools, families, caregivers, and patients regarding the impact of neurological disorders on behavior and adjustment.
- Administers, scores, and interprets appropriate neuropsychological assessment batteries in an effort to evaluate neuropsychological functioning.
- Consults with VA or Department of Defense service providers/services regarding the neuropsychological functioning and status of veterans/service members receiving neuropsychological services.
- Participates as a consulting expert in neuropsychological evaluation, diagnosis, and/or treatment planning for Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense personnel and medical center management.
- Trains students, patients, and/or facility staff as opportunities arise, regarding clinical neuropsychology.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:45 PM
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)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
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: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact\ the EDRP Coordinator at VISN17EDRP2@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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