USAJOBS · 5 hours ago
PCMHI Clinical Psychologist
Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $172K/yrThe Veterans Health Administration is seeking a PCMHI Clinical Psychologist to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Behavioral Health Service Line. The role involves providing therapeutic interventions, administrative responsibilities, and case management to address mental health and behavioral health conditions for the primary care population.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Practices collaborative, stepped and measurement-based care, including appropriate longitudinal follow-up, to address common mental health and complex behavioral health conditions for the primary care population
Enables optimal functioning of PACT teams through collaborative decision support and interdisciplinary consultation with co-located mental health providers
Prevents the development of more severe symptoms through early recognition and intervention
Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions to units/programs in the Medical Center to which the psychologist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice including individual psychotherapy and/or counseling, group therapy and/or counseling, crisis intervention, administration and interpretation of psychometric tests (objective) and consultation
Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Chief of Service, Chief of Staff and Director (or duly appointed designees)
Attends monthly Psychological Service staff meetings and complies with Psychology Service peer review procedures
Completes assigned Performance Improvement activities at the program, service line, and medical center level
Attends regularly scheduled treatment team meetings to ensure efficiency and continuity of service delivery to specialized patient population
Timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate
Respond to patients request for release of records; return telephone calls, linking of services, and appropriate referrals as needed in a timely fashion
With permission from patient, collateral consultation with significant others/ support systems to aid in the facilitation of patients' treatment
Attends annual training programs sponsored by the VISN, VAMC and other APA recognized training programs to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization
Participates on selection panels for Staff Psychologist position vacancies or other positions as assigned by Chief BHSL
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
You may be required to serve a probationary period
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)
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
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. Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j
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 and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed
Licensure: 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
Previous PCMHI experience preferred but not necessary
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program
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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