Psychologist (PTSD)

Summary

The psychologist for whom this functional statement applies is a Clinical Psychologist who is experienced in providing psychological assessment and treatment to Veterans from a variety of cultural backgrounds with the full range and types of PTSD, including simple PTSD and Complex PTSD. The incumbent serves as a full-time staff PTSD psychologist on the Mental Health Specialty Care Team at the Fredericksburg CBOC focused on treating Veterans with all forms of PTSD.

Duties

General Duties

The incumbent n this position provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic assessment, psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational interventions as well as consultative services to Veterans from all military conflicts who manifest symptoms of post-traumatic and other stress disorders and co-occurring conditions such as substance abuse and depression. They will provides one or more evidence-based and evidence-informed psychotherapies for PTSD, which includes Cognitive Processing Therapy (COT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Clinical Responsibilities (80% of time)

• Conducts initial screening and intakes of Veterans referred for PTSD Treatment
• Within the scope of privileges granted, incumbent provides a full range of comprehensive psychotherapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention and outpatient individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapies for PTSD, Complex PTSD, and co-morbid conditions and diagnoses, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and Substance Use Disorders, with an emphasis on time-limited evidence ­based and evidence-informed approaches.
• Leads a minimum of four PTSD psychotherapy groups, including an introductory group.
• Devotes at least 0.2 FTE time to providing evidence-based treatments to Veterans.
• Develops specialized behavior plans as appropriate and consults with staff on how to implement them.
• Works effectively with treatment teams to develop coherent treatment services and strategies for patients with simple PTSD and Complex PTSD, including development of treatment and behavior plans that include measurable treatment goals.
• Communicates and coordinates treatment with other members of the treatment team, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurse practitioners, nurses, recreation therapists, occupational therapists, etc.
• Provides PTSD and co-occurring diagnosis screening, evaluation, and treatment services via telemental health.
• Makes referrals to grant & per diem social worker, homeless program coordinator, CWT program coordinator, and other service providers to maximize continued functioning.
• Completes all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center, Health Care Center or healthcare system in a timely manner.
• Incumbent will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level for the programs for which he/she is responsible.
• Consults with medical center and CBOC staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.

Administrative Responsibilities: (10% of time)

• Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients.
• Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and encounters, as well as proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes).
• Establishes follow-up appointments prior to the end of treatment sessions and communicates the dates and times of these appointments both in CPRS orders and in written communications with MSAs.
• Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings.
• Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment teams to which the incumbent is assigned.

Program Development/Program Evaluation/Research (5% time)

• Participates in the development of policies, standard operating procedures, goal setting, and treatment planning processes for the Trauma Recovery Program.
• May assist in the development and implementation of a battery of pre-and post­ intervention psychological assessment measures to evaluate the effectiveness of units to which the incumbent is assigned.
• Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance processes.

Other Significant Responsibilities (5% time)

• Serves on CBOC, Medical Center or Health Care Center, or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces as assigned.
• Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:45 - 4:30; Monday - Friday

Telework: Ad Hoc

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified applicants

EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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