Psychologist - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP), Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

2 weeks ago


Leavenworth, Kansas, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

Eastern Kansas Health Care System is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Duties

This is an open continuous announcement until January 23, 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Applicant Expiration:
Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated.

After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period.


The Psychologist - Substance Use Disorder will work as a member of the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP), which is a 75 bed domiciliary with 25 of the beds designated as specialty treatment specifically for substance use disorders.

The incumbent will primarily work within this track.

Major duties and responsibilities of the position:

Clinical Responsibilities:


  • Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders, particularly for complex or
unusually difficult patients

  • Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others
  • Provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group
psychotherapy

  • Provides consultation to professional staff within VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System and to community providers,
concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients 5. Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for patients who require such treatment

  • Functions independently as a member of the Eastern Kansas Health Care System Medical Staff, with full clinical privileges. Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation

Administrative

  • Assists the Chief of Psychology and BH SLM in the design, development, and implementation of clinical programs for a team of treatment providers
  • Adheres to operational policies and procedures established by the Chief of Psychology and Behavioral Health Service Line Manager (BHSLM)
  • Assists the Chief of Psychology and BHSLM in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program
  • Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate services
  • 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 proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes)
  • Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Chief of Psychology, BHSLM (or designee) and facility Director
  • Complies with and participates in peer review, Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE), and/or Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE)
  • Attends regular Psychology Service staff meetings, Medical staff meetings, and Behavioral Health Service Line staff meetings

Academic/Teaching/Training:

  • Provide discipline-specific clinical consultation and clinical supervision for psychology students, interns, residents.
  • Supports discipline-specific training program and training committee
  • Supports the training of medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students and fellows, as appropriate.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and consultation on staff education and development

Work Schedule:

Telework:
Ad-hoc

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #:
Psychologist- RRTP Substance Use Disorders

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Authorized for highly qualified applicants

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

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): No Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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