Clinical Psychologist - Work in Dublin, GA
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Savannah
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
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. 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.
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
--- 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
--- OR, have a Doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in
addition, successfully completed a re-specialization program
meeting both of the following conditions: a) the re-specialization
program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral
program; Internship
--- 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: 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
--- At the GS-13 level, candidates must 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
--- English Language Proficiency
--- Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English
in accordance with VA Regulations
--- This is the full performance level for staff psychologists
--- 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
--- Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in
areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health
--- Knowledge of clinical research literature
--- References: VA Handbook 5005/103, Part II, Appendix G18,
PSYCHOLOGIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD The full performance level of
this vacancy is GS-13
--- The work may also require assisting physically disabled
Veterans
--- The work is typically performed in a clinical setting that
exposes the incumbent to the communicable diseases common to
Veterans
--- Some of the work is performed in a setting away from the
office, where the environment cannot be controlled
--- The incumbent must be able to safely operate a government owned
vehicle for the purpose of community work and to transport
patients.
The Community Living Center (CLC) Psychologist serves on a
multidisciplinary team within the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in
Dublin, Georgia.
The Community Living Center Psychologist is the provider of mental
health services and consultation to veterans within the Dublin CLC
and other veterans within the Geriatrics and Extended Care
(G&EC) Service Line as directed.
Clinical Responsibilities (90% of time) Within the scope of
privileges granted, incumbent provides a full range of behavioral
health diagnostic services utilizing appropriate assessment
instruments and structured interviews, generates psychological
reports based on assessments, serves as an authoritative source of
information in the use and interpretation of tests to make
differential diagnoses of patient problems, and provides expert
consultation to other disciplines or units with regards to
assessment and evaluation procedures.
Within the scope of privileges granted, provides a full range of
patient care psychotherapy interventions, including individual and
group therapy, as well as specialized interventions such as
behavior management consultations and systems or environmental
interventions.
Based on data gathered during the assessment, conceptualizes,
develops and implements detailed plans of care for a full range of
psychological services.
As part of the Community Living Center, provides comprehensive
behavioral and mental health services to veterans with complex and
chronic disabling disorders, including veterans in advanced stages
of chronic disease or nearing end of life.
Screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of depression and
anxiety-related disorders, as well as other behavioral problems,
with an emphasis on the application of time-limited, evidence-based
interventions.
Assessment for competency of a patient's ability to make medical
decisions, understand advanced directives, perform specific
functions, or live independently.
Assisting staff in determining how to present treatment options and
educational material to patients in a format they can
understand.
Behavioral health interventions to address pain management,
disability adjustment, sleep problems, weight loss, smoking
cessation, or medical compliance.
Academic/Teaching/Training (5% of time) Supervises pre-doctoral and
post-doctoral Psychology trainees as indicated; Other Significant
Responsibilities (5% of time) Assist supervisor in the execution of
ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement
projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program.
Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs in order to
effectively coordinate services.
Complies with national and local performance measures, including
timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders
for all patients.
Attends and participates in administrative and informational
meetings held by the Service Line Director (or designee) and
facility Director.
May serve on Medical Center committees or task forces specifically
relating to diagnosis, assessment, and/or treatment issues
associated with the Integrated Primary Care and Mental Health
programs.
Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday Telework:
Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized EDRP
Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator for
questions/assistance.
Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"
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