Staff Psychologist

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.

Duties

The Western Branch Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (WBCBOC)/North Battlefield VA Outpatient Clinic (NBVAOPC) is scheduled to open in April of 2025/November of 2024. Those hired for these positions will be required to work at the VA Medical Center or one of the other CBOCs (management determination based on need) until the WBCBOC/NBVAOPC opens.

This position is aligned under the Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program (PCMHI) and Behavioral Health Laboratory (BHL) Hub, which is administratively aligned under the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Line.

Clinical Responsibilities
a. Provides immediate access to clinical assessment and appropriate collaborative care and treatment for those experiencing mental health symptoms or behavioral health issues.

b. Provides individual and group interventions to support patients that are coping with health psychology presentations (., sleep, pain, adherence to medical regimen, adjustment to illness), psychosocial stressors, grief or phase of life difficulties (., discrimination, stress management, coping with loss, transition to civilian life), and mild-moderate mental health presentations.

c. Practices collaborative, stepped and measurement-based care, including appropriate longitudinal follow-up, to address common mental health and behavioral health conditions for the primary care population.

d. Functions successfully as a member of a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health providers and provides consultation about mental health diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans to professionals representing a variety of disciplines.

e. Provides cognitive screenings to address specific functional and/or cognitive ability questions as indicated.

f. Provides education to patients, family members of patients, professional staff, and trainees. In addition, will engages families of Veterans in empirically supported treatment for caregiver burden when necessary.

Academic/Teaching/Training

a. Provides consultation and training to Primary Care Service Line staff in the identification and management of common mental and behavioral health disorders that present in a primary care setting.

b. Develops programs together with other staff members for teaching and/or improving the PCP's core behavioral health skills.

c. Develops and/or makes available relevant education and training programs for all Primary Care providers to ensure that culturally competent care is provided.

d. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff on issues related to the function of the team and may provide in-service in areas directly related to the mission of the team.

e. Involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committees as appropriate.

Program Evaluation/Research

a. Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process.

b. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.

c. Plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches.

d. Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings.

e. Assists in preparation of RFP's and grant proposals, as assigned.

Other Significant Responsibilities

a. Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
b. Represents psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, as assigned.
c. Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations.
d. Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees.

Work Schedule : Monday- Friday
Telework : Available- as determined by the agency policy
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # : 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Fi nancial Disclosure Report: Not required

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