Psychologist

Department of Veterans Affairs • Richmond, VA

51d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent of this position will specifically address the complex need of veterans with Post-Traumatic Disorder (PTSD) and co-morbid Substance Use Disorders. Staff Psychologist - PTSD The incumbent will specifically address the complex needs of veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and co-morbid Substance Use Disorders. It is expected that the incumbent will successfully coordinate service delivery with the PTSD Program Director, Substance Use Treatment Program Coordinator, the Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Coordinator, and the Returning OEF/OIF Combat Veterans Clinical Coordinator. The psychologist applies advanced strategies to a full range of patient problems in his/her work setting. He/she has advanced knowledge of culturally sensitive psychological assessment techniques, diagnosis, intervention, and behavioral health that qualifies him/her to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of disciplines. The incumbent is also required to exercise judgment in the selection of or adaptation of standard and accepted psychological theories, techniques, and practices in treating patients or developing new techniques and programs for the treatment of clinical populations.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides specialized psychological services at all levels of complexity for patients with substance use disorders and 2 PTSD, with service delivery to include intake evaluation, diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy, and patient education.
• Performs clinically indicated evaluations for outpatient and inpatient populations. Forensic evaluations are generally not required with the exception of Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations requested as part of the determination of service-connected disability ratings and related VA functions.
• Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducation classes. Best practices, practice guidelines, and evidence-based treatment protocols are utilized to the extent feasible in all therapeutic interventions.
• Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care -making capacity regarding health care.
• Develops person-centered, culturally sensitive treatment plans to address mental health needs of patients.
• Conducts evaluations to aid in the differential diagnosis of complex cases.
• 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 Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, and Director (or duly appointed designees).
• Attends monthly Psychology Service staff meetings and complies with Psychology Service peer review procedures.
• Completes assigned Performance Improvement activities at the program, service line, and medical center level
• Timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system as appropriate
• Respond to patients' requests for release of records; return telephone calls; link patients to services' and make appropriate referrals as needed in a timely fashion.

Benefits

• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: 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
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees