USAJOBS · 1 week ago
Staff Psychologist- PTSD Clinical Team Psychologist and Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Specialist
Boise, Idaho, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$77K/yr - $143K/yr
3+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Staff Psychologist for the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves providing psychological assessments and interventions for veterans, including group and individual therapy, while also consulting with medical staff and participating in program evaluation and research activities.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides psychological assessment, conducting evaluations of psychological functioning based upon available data, clinical interview, psychological tests and instruments, and other structured techniques
Provides a full range of psychological interventions, to include group and individual psychotherapy, consistent with training and expertise, with an emphasis on evidenced-based interventions found to be effective with specific presenting problems
Complies with all medical record documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper check out procedures (e.g. entering diagnostic and procedure codes)
Supports other treatment programs within the Behavioral Health Service with a full range of psychological services
Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues
Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees to assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding the Veterans they serve
May provide direct clinical supervision, training, and oversight to various disciplines and levels of training, including trainees seeking licensure in psychology (e.g., psychology interns, psychology post-doctoral residents)
May provide training and clinical supervision to trainees in other mental health disciplines, medical students, nursing students, and others, as assigned
May serve on Medical Center committees or task forces as related to diagnosis, assessment, and/or treatment issues associated with mental health programs
May be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities
May present clinical data and research results at Boise VAMC and regional or national scientific or professional meetings
May represent the Medical Center at professional/program/community events and committees
May serve on Service, Medical Center, VISN, and/or national committees or task forces related to assigned program
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Be a citizen of the United States
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
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
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)
Ad-hoc Telework: Available at supervisory discretion.
Company
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