Physician - Psychiatric

3 weeks ago


Fairbanks, United States Veterans Health Administration 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.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. .

The incumbent practices as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) within the Mental Health service primarily located within the Social and Behavioral Health Service (S&BHS) and, occasionally the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Program (MHRRTP), Tele-mental Health services, and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) within the state of Alaska. The Psychiatric-Mental Health APRN functions as an independent member of the medical staff with delineated clinical privileges granted by the Medical Executive Board.

As a member of an assigned interdisciplinary team or Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP), the incumbent will be responsible for providing psychiatric-mental health care to outpatient and inpatient Veterans with chronic or acute mental illness including addictions, changes in mental status, and/or functional decline within the Alaska VA Healthcare System.

Responsibilities and duties include for are not limited to the following: Utilize interpersonal and clinical skills to provide direct mental health services to Veterans for 80% of total available clinic time or 32 hours per week. Complete intake assessments and formulating diagnoses. Develop, document, and update treatment plans with VHA guidelines and accreditation standards. Present treatment plans to interdisciplinary treatment teams. Initiate and process consults. Make appropriate referrals for continuation of care and treatment. Formulate, initiate, and evaluate health care teaching related to patients and their families. Act as a consultant for nursing, medical, and other clinical staff. Complete and close patient encounters within VHA guidelines. Participate within the MH and S&BHS services to include attending S&BHS staff trainings, Huddles, and MH/S&BHS Monthly Meetings. Remain current on service Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Medical Center Policies (MCPs), VHA directives, VHA handbooks, Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), and accreditation standards. Participate in professional and administrative activities as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Telework: As determined by the agency policy.
Remote/Virtual: This is not a Remote or Virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Approved
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
EDRP Authorized: Please contact the VISN 20 EDRP Coordinator @

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