USAJOBS · 3 hours ago
Psychologist- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized
Dallas, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $185K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Psychologist for the VA North Texas Health Care System. The role involves providing psychological services to Veterans in a residential setting, focusing on their emotional and psychological needs.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent is a staff psychologist in Mental Health Service and holds General Core Privileges as a Psychologist
This is a direct patient care position with 100% of time devoted to such activities
The primary focus of this position is to provide psychological services to Veterans from all eras of military service exclusively in a residential population
RRTP psychologists serve in a residential setting to provide care to specialized populations of Veterans (e.g., those experiencing of homelessness, mental illness, and addictions)
The RRTP programs are recovery and customer-service oriented, meeting a variety of emotional, psychological, behavioral, interpersonal, and social needs of Veterans across a 24 hours/day, 7 days/week schedule
Given the 24 hours/day, 7 days/week schedule, the incumbent will be called on to provide coverage periodically on weather & safety leave days, holidays and weekends
The incumbent demonstrates knowledge regarding the role and interaction of cognitive, personality, and other psychological and psychosocial factors regarding a variety of psychological diagnoses
The incumbent diagnoses mental disorders using a variety of assessment techniques including clinical interview and psychological assessment, and psychosocial assessment
The incumbent provides individual therapy, group therapy, assessment, and case management services as needed and in collaboration with the treatment team
Consultation to a variety of other disciplines is a normal part of this practice
The incumbent skillfully uses different evidence-based therapy (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy for Depression, Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing) techniques to address the needs of Veterans receiving RRTP services
The incumbent is familiar with the stages of change and recovery
The incumbent provides suicide risk assessment and safety planning as needed
This includes providing triage services for patients at elevated risk of harm to self or others
The incumbent is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate
This includes reviewing and summarizing data from multiple source points
The incumbent is familiar with current practice and law governing access to mental health care
The incumbent will provide consultation and recommendations to the interdisciplinary team regarding functional limitations that impact the Veteran's ability to participate fully in the treatment program
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
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
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met
Basic Requirements: 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
Internship: 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
Preferred
Holds a full and unrestricted license as a psychologist in a U.S. state or territory
Experience providing crisis intervention and case management services
Training and clinical experience in evidence-based psychotherapy for treatment of substance use disorders
Training and clinical experience in evidence-based psychotherapy for treatment of trauma and stressor related disorders
Experience providing mental health care to a Veteran population
Experience using psychological assessment instruments to assist with diagnostic assessment
Benefits
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.
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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