USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Psychologist-Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program -BHIP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $169K/yr
2+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Psychologist for the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) section at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The role involves diagnosing mental disorders, conducting psychological assessments, treating mental health disorders, and providing adjunctive interventions for medical disorders.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services, including assessment, and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care
Provides initial behavioral assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, treatment planning, consultation/referral, and crisis intervention for Veterans in the outpatient mental health clinic
Provides education to Veterans, family members, and significant others
Provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual and family psychotherapy for Veterans enrolled in the BHIP level of care
Provides consultation to professional staff within VAPHS and to community providers concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for Veterans assigned to BHIP
Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of Veterans in BHIP, including prompt completion of clinical reminders, notes, and Mental Health Treatment Plans, per service line policy
Functions independently as a member of the VAPHS medical staff, with clinical privileges designated through a detailed Scope of Practice. Assumes professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, Veteran care decisions, and documentation, under the supervision of a BHIP program manager
Assists the BHIP Program Managers in the design, development and implementation of psychological services and programs within BHIP and coordinates these services with the assigned team or treatment providers
Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team, in accordance with national BHIP and MHTC 2.0 policy guidance
Assists the BHIP Program Managers in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program
Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all Veterans, inclusive of appropriate documentation of suicide risk
Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper Veteran check out procedures (e.g. entering diagnostic and procedure codes)
Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings as required by the Behavioral Health Service Line ACOS, Psychology Chief, BHIP Program Manager, and Facility Director
Attends monthly Psychology Clinical Training Committee meetings and intern supervisory staff meetings as required, upon acceptance of invitation to join the CTC
May provide clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training, including trainees seeking licensure in psychology. a) Graduate students b) Predoctoral interns c) Postdoctoral trainees
May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee
Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff of units to which assigned
May be involved in the training of medical center staff, medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students, fellows and other graduate or post-graduate trainees, as appropriate
Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients
Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs to effectively coordinate services
Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff assigned to BHIP, particularly in the area of diagnosis and treatment of Veterans with behavioral health disorders
Serves as a consultant to other BHIP staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans, and appropriate treatment expectations regarding Veterans
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
Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations
Qualification
Required
You 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
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)
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 Requirement: Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English
Education Requirement: You must 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
Internship Requirement: You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed
Licensure: Candidates must 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
At least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least 1-year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level as a licensed psychologist
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques to the full range of Veteran populations
Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health
Knowledge of clinical research literature
Benefits
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