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Clinical Psychologist

4 months ago


Reno, Nevada, 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

**This is announcement is open until filled. Qualified applicants will be referred to hiring managers at least every 2 weeks.**

Work Schedule
: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Telework: Available - Ad-hoc

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Psychologist functions as the primary mental health provider for the HBPC team, providing mental health prevention, assessment, treatment, management, and professional consultation services in the veteran's residential setting. The incumbent provides mental health screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders, as well as other Axis I conditions, with an emphasis on the application of time-limited, evidence-based approaches. The incumbent provides cognitive and behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, supportive counseling, and psychoeducation. The incumbent is required to exercise independent judgment and decision making in the formulation and implementation of treatment plans.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for providing screening for depression, excessive substance use, PTSD, cognitive limitations, and other psychological disorders.
  • Provide brief evidence-based interventions for a variety of emotional and psychiatric problems including depression, anxiety, problem drinking and other addictive disorders, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation interventions as needed.
  • Provide psychological prevention services to patients at significant risk for psychological problems.
  • Provide services to the families of veterans with dementia being served by HBPC, when such care is directly related to the overall treatment plan for the veteran and will allow better care for the veteran and allow the family to sustain the veteran in the home environment.
  • Provide clinical services through the use of tele-mental health/tele-home technology where available and clinically appropriate.
  • Provide screening for cognitive deficits to address specific functional questions or to determine if a referral for a complete neuropsychological evaluation or dementia assessment is needed.
  • Perform capacity/competency assessments when there are questions about a patient's ability to make medical decisions, perform other specific functions, or live independently.
  • Assess patients' understanding of advanced directives and other forms of consent and assisting staff in determining how to present treatment options and other such material to patients in a format they can understand.
  • Provide individual and group interventions to support patients that are coping with feelings of grief and loss associated with disability and other life transitions.
  • Provide psychoeducational and supportive interventions, in conjunction with the veteran, for spouses, family members/caregivers, and others that are crucial to keeping the veteran at home.
  • Provide effective interventions with couples or families, when appropriate, to relieve relationship difficulties, provide support to caregivers of veterans with dementia or other significant frailty, and/or promote collaboration with the HBPC team, for the benefit of the veteran.
  • Facilitate transition and adjustment to new living situations (e.g., nursing home, assisted living facility), and provide seamless intervention services, as appropriate.
  • Provide behavioral medicine interventions to manage pain, disability, address sleep problems, facilitate weight loss, promote smoking cessation, and enhance medical compliance.
  • Promote communication/interactions between medical team members, patients, and their families to facilitate the medical treatment process.
  • May be asked to perform duties which fall under standard hospital policy and procedural manuals.
  • May be involved in the training of psychology practicum students, psychology interns, and trainees in other disciplines such as medicine, nursing, social work, and rehabilitation.
  • May be called upon to assist with a variety of clinical and administrative functions for the programs in which they work, for Mental Health Service, and for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS).
  • Must have and maintain a valid unrestricted driver's license.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.