USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Staff Psychologist Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program
Englewood, Colorado, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $157K/yr
3+ years expThe VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System is seeking a Staff Psychologist for their Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program in Englewood, CO. The role involves providing evidence-based assessment and intervention for various mental health conditions within a primary care setting, alongside clinical supervision and training responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Performs evaluations for patient conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and general emotional and cognitive functioning
The assessment and care provided accommodate the cognitive, emotional, chronological maturation, and diversity needs of the person served
Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions with a strong emphasis on evidence-based models of care
Conducts assessment appropriate to individual patients with attention to the implications of test results for veteran's every day, real-world function and successful treatment/management of mental health problems and other health conditions such as insomnia, diabetes, hypertension, and chronic pain
Provides brief, structured evidence-based psychotherapy and counseling
Consults to ambulatory care staff and primary care providers on a wide variety of patient care issues pertinent to medical treatment and psychosocial recovery
Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions for patients, assesses adjustment to illness/injury, understands the contribution of medical conditions to current emotional functioning and vice versa; provides recommendations to primary care providers; develops treatment plans and recommendations, coordinates referral to other Mental Health Programs when indicated, assists Veterans in achieving goals of psychosocial rehabilitation
Consults with other medical center staff on patient care issues pertinent to medical treatment and psychosocial rehabilitation
Assumes responsibility for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation
When opportunities are available and it is deemed clinically appropriate, provides clinical supervision to pre-doctoral practicum students in clinical/counseling psychology, pre-doctoral psychology interns, and post-doctoral psychology fellows
When opportunities are available and it is deemed clinically appropriate, supports activities of Psychology Training Program and participates in relevant educational seminars
When opportunities are available and it is deemed clinically appropriate, participates in improvement of clinical supervision skills
When opportunities are available and it is deemed clinically appropriate, provides training and guidance to other behavioral health staff in primary care setting
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
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
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken & written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
Education: 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
Internships: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed & that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed
Licensure: Hold a full, current, & unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
Board Certification: Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed
Staff Psychologist, GS-11: None beyond the basic requirements
Staff Psychologist, GS-12: At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11)
Staff Psychologist, GS-13: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level
Preferred
Licensed psychologist
Experience providing mental health treatment within a primary care setting
Experience with risk evaluation and brief interventions
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
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)
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)
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