Psychologist- PCMHI/CBOC

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet 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. Duties Major Duties: This position is in the Mental Health Care LineThe 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 TeamThe psychologist applies advanced professional psychological diagnostic methods and evidence-based intervention strategies to a full range of patient problemsin their work settingThe 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 disciplinesIn addition to assigned clinical activities - the psychologist may participate with managers in program development activitiesparticipate in supervision and instruction of Psychology traineesengage in clinical researchand - 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 locationClinical 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 concernsProvides education to patients - family members - and significant othersProvides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapyProvides consultation and education as requested to allied health providersProvides program evaluation and development consultation as requested to Behavioral Health managersProvides video care to ensure COVID 19 Safety protocols that VA Safety Guidelines InstructAdministrative 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-lawsParticipates in support of BVAC and Psychology administrative and performance improvement activities - e.g. - by taking on assigned projects and serving on committeesCompletes required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner and in accord with governing regulationsIf involved in supervision of Psychology trainees - participates in and supports administrative management of the Psychology Training ProgramTeaching and Training: May supervise psychology predoctoral interns - practicum students and post-doctoral fellows in accord with training program policies and accrediting agency requirementsProvides staff and student didactic training and consultation as requested in content areas of scholarly and/or clinical expertiseMay supervise or train allied health providers in accord with facility and regulatory standards regarding such trainingParticipates fully in educational development through staff and section meetingsAssumes responsibility for professional development by attending relevant training and regularly reviewing the literature to improve clinical competenciesPerforms other duties as assignedResearch: May participate in clinical or basic science research with endorsement of managersPerforms other duties as assignedWork Schedule: M-F8-4:30p Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Telework is available on an ad hoc basis only Virtual: This is not a virtual positionEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified applicants