Clinical Psychologist

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

• Major duties include but not limited to: Provides comprehensive psychological assessment and diagnostic services, particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients. Provides a full range of comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Serves as an advocate/provider on behalf of veterans in the MHC BHIP teams to ensure delivery of comprehensive, seamless mental health service. Provides consultation to health care providers about assessment findings and treatment plans for patients to ensure that care is coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within the medical center. Makes appropriate referrals and ensures appropriate referrals to specialty programs, including community resources, are accomplished. Provides education to patients and family members regarding mental disorders and best practices approach to treatment. Provides, and where appropriate, refers patients, families and significant others for counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention. Provides clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training including psychology interns. Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients. 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 V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

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