Staff Psychologist - Caregiver Support Program

Department of Veterans Affairs•Eagan, MN

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is one of the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) most rapidly growing service areas, as a result of infrastructure modernization, programming innovation, and expansion of population-served by the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) under MISSION Act. The incumbent serves as the psychologist for this VISN-level interprofessional group of clinical reviewers-the CSP's Centralized Eligibility and Appeal Team (CEAT). Major duties include, but are not limited to: Administrative Responsibilities: Reviews dispositions of PCAFC initial eligibility decisions; reassessments; and appeal decisions for clinical eligibly determinations, within 45 days of receipt from facilities and other CSP VISN CEAT. This is done from a psychological perspective. Analyzes mental health data obtained from VHA electronic health record and collateral records for use in determining PCAFC clinical eligibility and documents findings in approved CSP PCAFC templated notes. Works with interprofessional team members at Regional, VISN and facility levels to ensure PCAFC eligibility determinations are delivered objectively with strong, consistent inter-rater agreement and with documentation and communication of outcomes in a direct and coordinated manner. Utilizes knowledge of PCAFC clinical eligibility to coordinate with other regional CEATs the transfer of appeals for inter-VISN evaluation. Brings a knowledge of and ability to administer, score and interpret the widest array of psychometric psychological assessments (e.g., attention/concentration, memory, executive functioning, intelligence, reasoning and judgement) to assist CEAT with case disposition and team's recommendations. Conducts Peer Reviews from a psychological standpoint, which may occur at the regional level, to aide in achieving consistency nationally. Collaborates with and contributes knowledge to a community of practice across VISN's and Regions with CSP CSC's and CEAT members. Facility Responsibilities: Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including use of psychological testing for non-CSP PCAFC applicants. Performs psychological evaluations for individuals with mental health and medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations. Provide comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Provides education to patients, family members, significant others, and community members. Functions as a member of the assigned mental health or specialty mental health care team. The incumbent assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychology interns and post-doctoral residents. Evaluates program progress and outcomes and utilizes data to continuously modify and improve the program and processes. May serve as Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator, or Consultant on projects approved by appropriate IRB's. Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces. Represents Psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System.

Responsibilities

Reviews dispositions of PCAFC initial eligibility decisions; reassessments; and appeal decisions for clinical eligibly determinations, within 45 days of receipt from facilities and other CSP VISN CEAT.
Analyzes mental health data obtained from VHA electronic health record and collateral records for use in determining PCAFC clinical eligibility and documents findings in approved CSP PCAFC templated notes.
Works with interprofessional team members at Regional, VISN and facility levels to ensure PCAFC eligibility determinations are delivered objectively with strong, consistent inter-rater agreement and with documentation and communication of outcomes in a direct and coordinated manner.
Utilizes knowledge of PCAFC clinical eligibility to coordinate with other regional CEATs the transfer of appeals for inter-VISN evaluation.
Brings a knowledge of and ability to administer, score and interpret the widest array of psychometric psychological assessments (e.g., attention/concentration, memory, executive functioning, intelligence, reasoning and judgement) to assist CEAT with case disposition and team's recommendations.
Conducts Peer Reviews from a psychological standpoint, which may occur at the regional level, to aide in achieving consistency nationally.
Collaborates with and contributes knowledge to a community of practice across VISN's and Regions with CSP CSC's and CEAT members.
Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including use of psychological testing for non-CSP PCAFC applicants.
Performs psychological evaluations for individuals with mental health and medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations.
Provide comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
Provides education to patients, family members, significant others, and community members.
Functions as a member of the assigned mental health or specialty mental health care team.
Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychology interns and post-doctoral residents.
Evaluates program progress and outcomes and utilizes data to continuously modify and improve the program and processes.
May serve as Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator, or Consultant on projects approved by appropriate IRB's.
Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
Represents Psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System.