Staff Psychologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal healthcare organization is seeking a psychologist in Vancouver to provide assessments and treatment plans for Veterans with substance use disorders. The role involves educating patients and families, conducting psychotherapeutic interventions, and collaborating with healthcare providers. This position offers a structured schedule, with no remote or flexible working options. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree in psychology and be fully licensed to provide independent care.

Qualifications

• Must provide functional assessments and diagnostic services for substance use disorders.
• Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Must be licensed as a psychologist to practice independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and diagnostics for Veterans with substance disorders.
• Develop and implement mental health treatment plans.
• Provide education to patients and families about substance use treatment.

Skills

Expertise in psychometric assessment

Experience in mental health treatment

Knowledge of substance use disorders

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• (1) Provides functional assessments and diagnostic services for Veterans with substance use disorder-related disorders who are receiving care within VHAPORHCS.
• (2) Demonstrates expertise in using contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions.
• (3) Provides education to patients and family members regarding substance use disorders and best practice approaches to treatment.
• (4) Provides evidenced-based psychotherapeutic interventions as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist, which may include individual, family, and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
• (5) Provides consultation to health care providers throughout the Medical Center about assessment findings and treatment plans for patients to ensure that care is coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within VAPORHCS.
• (6) Develops, implements, and documents the mental health treatment plan for Veterans seen by the SATP as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist. Adheres to all Facility and Service Line policies and practices for delivering clinical care, including but not limited to risk assessment and reduction practices for potentially dangerous behavior (suicide and violence), timeliness of care and access standard, professional conduct requirements, and CPRS documentation conventions.
• (7) Achieves minimal clinical workload expectations as established by the Service Line.
• (8) Provides supervision of trainees conducting direct clinical care.
• (9) If unlicensed, the individual must be supervised by a licensed psychologist and the experience and supervision must meet the standards for psychology licensure.
• (10) At the GS-13 level, psychologists are fully licensed and function independently as a member of the VAPORHCS Medical Staff with full clinical privileges. Psychologists at this grade additionally assume independent professional responsibility for their clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00am to 04:30pm

Compressed/Flexible: Not Available

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13.