Clinical Psychologist

Summary

This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (HVAMC), under the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Line (MHBS). This position is aligned in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT)/Outpatient Program under Specialty Outpatient Mental Health Services.

Duties

This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (HVAMC), under the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Line (MHBS). This position is aligned in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT)/Outpatient Program under Specialty Outpatient Mental Health Services.

Major duties and responsibilities for entry level include:

Clinical Responsibilities:

1. Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapy services and uses the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
2. Performs psychological evaluations for patients on units to which the psychologist is assigned to provide coverage.
3. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions to units/programs in the Medical Center to which the psychologist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice including individual psychotherapy and/or counseling, vocational counseling, group therapy, family therapy and/or counseling, crisis intervention, administration and interpretation of psychometric tests (objective), administration and interpretation of psychometric tests (projective), program evaluation, psychological research, and consultation.

Academic/Teaching/Training:

1. Involved in Psychology Training Programs, Service Line Committees, Department Committees and/or medical center Committees.
2. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned.
3. Is involved in the training of graduate trainees, as appropriate.
4. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients.

Program Evaluation/Research:

1. Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process.
2. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.
3. Plans and oversees the completion of process improvement and/or research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches.
4. Presents outcome data and research results at medical center, VA, regional or national scientific or professional meetings.
5. Assists in preparation of RFP's and grant proposals, as assigned.

Other Significant Responsibilities:
1. Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
2. Represents psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, as assigned.
3. Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations.
4. Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees.

Other duties related to the position at higher grades may be assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Telework: Not Eligible for telework.
Remote : No
Relocation: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

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