Staff Psychologist

Summary

The incumbent will participates in a full range of psychotherapeutic diagnostic and training activities under the supervision of the Chief of Psychology. They are responsible for the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services and are embedded in the Primary Care Service at the Louis A Johnson VAMC. The majority of time will be providing integrated care to patients primarily referred by the Primary Care Service along with time spent in the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic.

Duties

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
• Provides comprehensive psychotherapeutic interventions based on theoretical evidence: including individual, family and group psychotherapy for Veterans. Utilizes measurement based care.
• Providing education to patients, family members, and significant other related to mental health conditions and their impact, with particular focus on complex patients.
• Provides appropriate services via telehealth.
• Establishing and maintaining effective therapeutic relationships with Veteran and/or their families.
• Provides consultation to professional staff within the Louis A Johnson VAMC and to community providers, concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for the patients in his/her care.
• Assists in the design, development and implementation of clinical activities within the treatment setting, to include program development.
• Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting including clinical reminders and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.
• Facilitates discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner.
• If applicable, plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches.
• Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
• Attends Psychotherapy and Behavioral Health Service staff meetings.
• Participates in Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations according to hospital policy.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday, Tour of Duty may change based on the needs of the Medical Facility

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

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

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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