Clinical Psychologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Reno, NV is seeking a licensed psychologist for the VA health system. The position involves comprehensive心理 assessments, psychotherapies, and coordination of care for Veterans with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

The role requires doctoral-level training in psychology, APA/CPA/PCSAS accreditation, and licensure in the United States. EDRP participation is available; telework may be considered ad-hoc under VA policy.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from APA/PCSAS/CPA accredited program.
• License to practice psychology in US state or DC.
• Eligibility requirements per VHA policy for psychology positions.

Responsibilities

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and diagnose SUD and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy (individual, family, and group) and crisis management.
• Lead a team of professionals and coordinate referrals to RRTP, outpatient mental health, or other programs.
• Telework eligibility noted; standard 8:00am–4:30pm schedule; ad-hoc telework per agency policy.

Skills

Psychology expertise

Crisis management

Professional communication

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (APA/PCSAS/CPA)

Job description

Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language: Must be proficient in written and spoken English Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed
• The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed
• For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term ""specialty area"" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills
• Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas
• PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science
• CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology
• There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist
• therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment
• Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology)
• OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program
• and - the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed
• NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship
• OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature
• AND Internships: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed
• OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern
• OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement
• OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed
• (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program
• If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program
• Licensure
• Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Exception
• Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a ""graduate psychologist"" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C.
• 7405 [(c)(2)(B)] for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed
• Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist - GS-13 (Full Performance - Level) Experience: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations
• Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health
• Knowledge of clinical research literature
• Assignment: This is the full performance level for staff psychologists
• At this level - psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services - consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate
• They may be assigned to any VHA program and setting - such as inpatient or outpatient medicine - primary care - surgery - mental health - neurology - rehabilitation medicine - geriatrics - Compensation and Pension - Vet Centers - and the VHA National Center for Organization Development
• Psychologists diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments - treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders
• Among the modalities provided are individual - family - and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions
• Psychologists consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues
• Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation - teaching - training - and research activities.

Duties

• The ADTP Clinical psychologist completes biopsychosocial assessment services and diagnoses substance use disorders and other co-occurring mental disorders - particularly for complex or acute Veterans
• Veterans receiving services tend to have complex medical co-morbidities related to withdrawal management and require close collaboration with the Addiction Medicine - Psychiatric - or inpatient providers
• The incumbent incorporates complex multiple causation in differential diagnoses and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice
• Must have advanced practice skills in crisis management - de-escalation techniques - and brief assessment to identify co-morbid complications related to substance use
• Provides a full range of comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy
• Clinical care will be based on programmatic needs
• Serves as lead clinician to a team of professionals who provide a full range of comprehensive - evidence-based assessment and psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - group - and/or family psychotherapy - evidence-based therapies (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for SUD - Contingency Management - Motivational Interviewing - etc.)
• Identifies patient problems requiring consultation with other medical center staff and makes appropriate referrals
• Assures that appropriate referrals to RRTP - outpatient mental health - or other specialty programs (including community resources) are accomplished in a timely manner
• Responsible for providing community outreach to complex Veterans who utilize crisis and/or emergency services with minimal treatment engagement
• Monitors follow-up services via dashboards and other tracking mechanisms - for Veterans discharged from the inpatient units to ensure SAIL measures are met
• Provides and refers patients - families - and significant others for counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention where appropriate
• The incumbent assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical findings - patient care decisions - and documentation
• The incumbent consults with peers and supervisors as appropriate
• Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Telework: This position is eligible for telework on an Ad- Hoc Basis per agency policy EDRP Authorized: (Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.) Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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