Psychologist- Evidenced Base Psychotherapy Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration • White City, OR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide ongoing consultation to local staff trained in evidence based psychotherapies to assist with complex cases and clinical issues and to promote fidelity and sustainability. Serve as a local champion for EBPs, providing information and education to leadership, other clinical staff and referral sources, and patients. Work with facility leadership, program managers, IT staff, and providers to ensure local processes and procedures are in place to support the implementation of evidence-based psychotherapies, including the availability of weekly individual or group psychotherapy sessions of 1-1.5 hours in length, which are necessary for delivering these focused, time-limited interventions. Assist in tracking locally the utilization and delivery of EBPs and identifying potential local obstacles to EBP utilization. Participate in a national network of Local Evidence Based Practice Coordinators to share experiences, provide support, and learn about national VA developments with respect to evidence based psychotherapy; this will involve training opportunities, national listserv communication, and conference calls coordinated by the VA Director of Psychotherapy and Psychogeriatrics and program staff. Assist the Office of Mental Health Services in disseminating information about upcoming EBP workshops, recruiting appropriate local staff to participate in EBP trainings, and disseminating information about new EBP training resources and program developments. As needed, facilitate EBP trainings for the local facility in conjunction with Organizational Development. As needed, assist referral manager in tracking psychotherapy panel sizes within the BHIP clinic to ensure EBPs can be provided to model fidelity and the episode of care model (EOC) is maximized within the clinic. Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services, especially in the areas of general psychological evaluation of emotional and behavioral problems and suicide assessment. Provides a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on evidenced-based treatments. Evidence-based treatments to be provided to Veterans individually or in group format with appropriate documentation and measurement of effectiveness and Veteran response using clinical judgment and standardized assessment instruments. Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders. Is involved in the development and ongoing improvement of the Psychology Training Program and actively participates in the Psychology Training Committee meetings. Attends regular meetings pertinent to Psychology Training, as directed by Psychology Training Director, Direct Supervisor, Chief of Outpatient Behavioral Health, and/or BHSL ACOS.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents ).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.
• At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11).
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations. 2. Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies. 3. Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures. 4. Ability to conduct research activities, such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties). 5. Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team, including research participant relations, research documentation, data acquisition, maintenance, and collaboration.
• At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations. 2. Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health. 3. Knowledge of clinical research literature.

Nice To Haves

• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
• Opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
• The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing consultation to local staff trained in evidence based psychotherapies to assist with complex cases and clinical issues and to promote fidelity and sustainability.
• Serve as a local champion for EBPs, providing information and education to leadership, other clinical staff and referral sources, and patients.
• Work with facility leadership, program managers, IT staff, and providers to ensure local processes and procedures are in place to support the implementation of evidence-based psychotherapies, including the availability of weekly individual or group psychotherapy sessions of 1-1.5 hours in length, which are necessary for delivering these focused, time-limited interventions.
• Assist in tracking locally the utilization and delivery of EBPs and identifying potential local obstacles to EBP utilization.
• Participate in a national network of Local Evidence Based Practice Coordinators to share experiences, provide support, and learn about national VA developments with respect to evidence based psychotherapy; this will involve training opportunities, national listserv communication, and conference calls coordinated by the VA Director of Psychotherapy and Psychogeriatrics and program staff.
• Assist the Office of Mental Health Services in disseminating information about upcoming EBP workshops, recruiting appropriate local staff to participate in EBP trainings, and disseminating information about new EBP training resources and program developments.
• Facilitate EBP trainings for the local facility in conjunction with Organizational Development.
• Assist referral manager in tracking psychotherapy panel sizes within the BHIP clinic to ensure EBPs can be provided to model fidelity and the episode of care model (EOC) is maximized within the clinic.
• Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services, especially in the areas of general psychological evaluation of emotional and behavioral problems and suicide assessment.
• Provides a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on evidenced-based treatments.
• Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders.
• Is involved in the development and ongoing improvement of the Psychology Training Program and actively participates in the Psychology Training Committee meetings.
• Attends regular meetings pertinent to Psychology Training, as directed by Psychology Training Director, Direct Supervisor, Chief of Outpatient Behavioral Health, and/or BHSL ACOS.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree