Staff Psychologist (OMH/BHIP)

Major Duties

• Complete thorough psychosocial assessments and include pertinent information in all the required areas of functioning to determine the appropriate diagnoses and other treatment-related conclusions.
  • Conduct clinical assessments appropriate to the referral questions.
  • Find conclusions reasonably substantiated by interviews, observations, historical data, collateral data (from outside sources such as other treatment providers, family members, etc.), and other data when indicated.
• Provide DSM diagnoses to determine the appropriate treatment needs of Veterans and/or their families.
  • Utilize assessments in facilitating the Veteran's maximum use of treatment for independence.
  • Provide emergency/crisis interventions to stabilize Veterans.
  • Offer psychotherapy as individual, group, and/or family interventions when clinically indicated/appropriate and beneficial.
  • Implement evidence-based treatment interventions, including developing a positive and appropriate therapeutic relationship.
  • Consult with other treatment teams and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and/or their families and the impact of identified psychosocial problems on health care planning, compliance with treatment, and discharge planning.
  • Perform remote psychological testing when clinically appropriate to a treatment question as part of an assessment.
  • Document direct Veteran care at a minimum of 80% of the time allotted to direct care in the clinician's weekly profile, including individual therapy, groups, family therapy, couples' therapy, and direct clinical phone calls with the Veteran.
  • Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families.
  • Work independently with Veterans and their families experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems.
• Promote effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other Medical Center staff, and relevant outside community contacts as appropriate.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings regularly and effectively as required by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must meet specific individual eligibility requirements for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
• Program 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 review of the EDRP application.