USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Staff Psychologist BHIP Therapist
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$76K/yr - $141K/yr
3+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Staff Psychologist for the Veterans Health Administration. The incumbent will serve as a fully qualified psychologist within a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team, responsible for diagnosing and treating mental disorders through various therapeutic interventions and assessments.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent serves as a fully qualified psychologist in the Mental Health Service. The incumbent has primary assignment as a therapist within a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team
Diagnose mental disorders
Conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments
Treat mental disorders through individual, family, and group psychotherapy, utilizing Evidence Based Treatments
Perform formal and informal assessments for a wide variety of patient conditions and diagnoses, including mental illness, substance abuse and general emotional and cognitive functioning
Ensure the assessment and care provided accommodate to the cognitive, emotional, chronological maturation, and diversity needs of the person served
Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions with a strong emphasis on evidence-based models of care in the outpatient mental health setting
Conduct assessments appropriate to individual patients with attention to the implications of test results for a veteran's every-day, real-world function and successful treatment/management of health problems with an emphasis on behavioral health factors associated with improved quality of life
Provide psychoeducation to patients and family members to support healthcare adherence and relapse prevention
Work with assigned Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team to support optimum clinical care
Consult and coordinate care with community providers following HIPPA practices to support psychosocial recovery of the person served
Upon licensure, may provide clinical supervision to health professions trainees
Support activities of the Psychology Training Program and participate in relevant educational seminars
Participate in improvement of clinical supervision skills with emphasis on Evidence Based Practice models
Provide training and guidance to other mental health staff, as directed and based on areas of expertise
Assume responsibility for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation
Maintain ongoing scholarly and self-education activities
Participate in psychology peer review
Work with local APA-accredited psychology programs to facilitate dissertation research in the areas of psychosocial recovery and improved quality of life for individuals who have mental health challenges
Serve on committees or workgroups, as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
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
Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed
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
Preferred
Fully Licensed; experience providing EBPs
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Company
USAJOBS
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