Psychologist: PCMHI/Primary Care – EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Jamestown (NY); Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

EDRP eligibility

Flexible/Ad hoc telework

Education Debt Reduction Program

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a psychologist to join the Western New York Health Care System's Mental Health Care Line.

The role provides outpatient assessment and various psychotherapy modalities within a Primary Care Team, addressing complex mood and anxiety disorders. Responsibilities include advanced diagnostic methods, education for patients and families, evidence-based psychotherapies, supervision of trainees, program development, and potential research participation.

Responsabilidades

• Major Duties: This position is in the Mental Health Care Line
• The psychologist for the WNY HCS provides outpatient assessment and triage as well as individual - group - and family psychotherapy for acute and chronic mental health problems as an integrated part of the Primary Care Team
• The psychologist applies advanced professional psychological diagnostic methods and evidence-based intervention strategies to a full range of patient problemsin their work setting
• The incumbent has advanced knowledge of psychological diagnosis - intervention - and behavioral health that qualifies them to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of disciplines
• In addition to assigned clinical activities - the psychologist may participate with managers in program development activities
• participate in supervision and instruction of Psychology trainees
• engage in clinical research
• and - participate in facility - network or national VA committees - with the support of managers for these professional activities.Primary duties are to be performed at any VA WNY Primary Care location
• Clinical Responsibilities: Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders - particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients - including selection - administration - and interpretation of psychological assessment instruments in accord with presenting clinical concerns
• Provides education to patients - family members - and significant others
• Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy
• Provides consultation and education as requested to allied health providers
• Provides program evaluation and development consultation as requested to Behavioral Health managers
• Provides video care to ensure COVID 19 Safety protocols that VA Safety Guidelines Instruct
• Administrative responsibilities: Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System - VISN - and/or National VA committees or task forces - as endorsed by supervisors Participates in Psychology privileging - educational and peer review activities - in accord with Psychology and medical center policies Participates as a non-voting member of the medical staff - in accord with medical staff by-laws
• Participates in support of BVAC and Psychology administrative and performance improvement activities - e.g. - by taking on assigned projects and serving on committees
• Completes required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner and in accord with governing regulations
• If involved in supervision of Psychology trainees - participates in and supports administrative management of the Psychology Training Program
• Teaching and Training: May supervise psychology predoctoral interns - practicum students and post-doctoral fellows in accord with training program policies and accrediting agency requirements
• Provides staff and student didactic training and consultation as requested in content areas of scholarly and/or clinical expertise
• May supervise or train allied health providers in accord with facility and regulatory standards regarding such training
• Participates fully in educational development through staff and section meetings
• Assumes responsibility for professional development by attending relevant training and regularly reviewing the literature to improve clinical competencies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Research: May participate in clinical or basic science research with endorsement of managers
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: M-F
• 8-4:30p Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Telework is available on an ad hoc basis only Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified applicants
• Duties

Descripción del empleo

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a psychologist to join the Western New York Health Care System's Mental Health Care Line.

The role provides outpatient assessment and various psychotherapy modalities within a Primary Care Team, addressing complex mood and anxiety disorders. Responsibilities include advanced diagnostic methods, education for patients and families, evidence-based psychotherapies, supervision of trainees, program development, and potential research participation.