Staff Psychologist-Neuropsychologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Saint-Cloud; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A government health service provider in Île-de-France is seeking a Clinical Neuropsychologist to provide patient assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, and consult with healthcare professionals. The role involves administration of psychological assessments and development of programs for psychological services tailored to veterans. Candidates must be licensed and demonstrate expertise in neuropsychology. This position is not eligible for telework.

Prestations

Relocation/recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) available

Sign-on bonus may be authorized for highly qualified applicants

Qualifications

• Must meet specific eligibility requirements for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
• Demonstrated competency in psychological assessment and treatment.
• Experience working with veterans and understanding their unique needs.

Responsabilités

• Administer psychological assessments and interpret results.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy.
• Consult with healthcare professionals regarding patient care.

Connaissances

Psychodiagnostic testing

Individual psychotherapy

Group psychotherapy

Consultation

Research

Training

Formation

Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist

Description du poste

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. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates

Incumbent is a Clinical Neuropsychologist assigned to the Mental Health Service Line and works under the direction of the Chief Psychologist. The clinical psychology program is designed to assist in patient care through psychodiagnostic testing and interviewing, individual and group psychotherapy, training, research, consultation, and other services typically provided by a clinical psychologist.

Assessment and Evaluation

Administers, scores, and interprets psychological assessment techniques. Obtains and evaluates personal, educational, and vocational histories, reviews records of other services for pertinent data, and prepares evaluative reports. Incumbent interviews and evaluates patients in order to analyze historical and dynamic factors pertaining to their illness with special concern for factors relating to diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment variables. Works with patients who present particularly difficult diagnostic, prognostic, or treatment problems.

Individual Psychotherapy

May plan, conduct, record, evaluate, and report on individual psychotherapy sessions. Individual psychotherapy refers to the professional process whereby the psychologist assists the patient in working through problems and formulating plans and ideas as distinct from those activities principally concerned with evaluating his potential and past history of training and experience. Specifically, incumbent assists patients by evaluating their assets and liabilities and in their attempts to understand themselves, to achieve better interpersonal relationships, and to adapt themselves more effectively to their environments.

Group Psychotherapy

May plan, conduct, record, evaluate and report on group psychotherapy sessions, as well as facilitate patient education meetings and therapy programs in addition to the professional processes outlined above. May conduct family therapy sessions.

Consultation

May consult with other psychologists, consultants, professional staff, medical center management, or individuals and organizations in the community, usually relating to the status of or plans for patients, problems or procedures related to the operations of the Mental Health Partners Outpatient Clinic and occasionally to problems referred by other services.

Research

May review professional literature for research planning, hypothesis development, instrumentation, data, analysis, and scientific reports. May conduct research that is local, fact‑finding, or basic and developmental. May also conduct research that involves direct or indirect service to patients or to the medical center.

Training

May plan and personally participate in station‑wide training programs and in the training of psychologist and other personnel. May serve on the Psychology Training Committee. Receives training from staff psychologists and other professional personnel including supervision, in‑service training, and station workshops and seminars.

Specific Functions for the Neuropsychologist

Program Development

The neuropsychologist is credentialed and privileged as a licensed independent practitioner with specialized training and expertise in neuropsychology and psychology assessment procedures. They will develop and implement an integrated program to offer neuropsychological and psychological assessment services to veterans.

Program Services

1. Neuropsychological evaluation and psychological assessment.
2. Competency evaluations and decisional capacity evaluations.
3. Coordination of evaluations to inpatients and outpatients.
4. Consultation to VA service providers/services regarding the cognitive functioning and psychological status of veterans.
5. Education to patients, family members, and significant others.
6. Training and/or clinical oversight of psychology interns, psychology practicum students, and unlicensed graduate psychologists.
7. Supervision of psychology technicians.
8. Managing the acquisition and maintenance of test materials.
9. Performing Compensation & Pension evaluations.
10. Provide individual, family, or group psychotherapy/counseling in conjunction with multidisciplinary treatment and discharge planning; intervention will be determined by patient needs, utilizing a variety of accepted treatment techniques.

Work Schedule

Monday‑Friday 8am‑4:30pm. Evenings and weekends may be required.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus)

May be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance)

Not Authorized.

EDRP Authorized

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

Telework

Not Available.

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized.