Staff Psychologist (ICMHR-RANGE) - EDRP, Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Department of Veterans Affairs•Mcallen, TX

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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. This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 10/30. Additional applications will be referred as needed. 38 U.S.C. 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans preference to external applicants for appointments made from this announcement. VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The clinical and programmatic activities subsumed under this Staff Psychologist (Full Performance Level) position are conducted as part of the Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery Rural Access network for Growth Enhancement (ICMHR-RANGE) program. The ICMHR-RANGE program is a clinical program providing treatment to patients in a major specialty program for the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS). ICMHR-RANGE is a complex program with a current maximum capacity of 110 Veterans with severe functional impairments who have chronic severe and persistent mental illness. The program is characterized by high staff to patient ratios, service delivery in the community, practical problem solving approaches, and a high degree of continuity of care. The program utilizes and interdisciplinary team treatment approach and ICMHR-RANGE clinicians serve as the primary outpatient mental health providers for the Veterans they serve. The ICMHR-RANGE Staff Psychologist is directly responsible to the Recovery Services Program Manager and ultimately to the Chief of Psychology and Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health (ACOS MH). The Staff Psychologist: Participates in development of a treatment plan that includes measurable goals based on relevant biopsychosocial information for each Veteran contacted through outreach, and is responsible for the assessment, identification, facilitation, referral, and linkage to appropriate medical, psychiatric, and social services for Veterans identified as eligible for services. Conducts individual and family clinical interventions to facilitate the identification of substance abuse, psychiatric illness, and social needs as treatment issues. Professional judgment, including the knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior, is a competency applied in daily interactions with Veterans. Participates in the assignment of Veterans to VA treatment teams and programs, including consulting with relevant clinical staff in planning treatment for Veterans with comorbidities. Facilitates community organization and outreach to alleviate problems that may interfere with Veterans' ability to achieve independence. Duties are continued in the Education Section.

Responsibilities

Participates in development of a treatment plan that includes measurable goals based on relevant biopsychosocial information for each Veteran contacted through outreach, and is responsible for the assessment, identification, facilitation, referral, and linkage to appropriate medical, psychiatric, and social services for Veterans identified as eligible for services.
Conducts individual and family clinical interventions to facilitate the identification of substance abuse, psychiatric illness, and social needs as treatment issues.
Participates in the assignment of Veterans to VA treatment teams and programs, including consulting with relevant clinical staff in planning treatment for Veterans with comorbidities.
Facilitates community organization and outreach to alleviate problems that may interfere with Veterans' ability to achieve independence.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 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)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: 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.
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)
Telework: Ad/Hoc Telework may be available.

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