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Staff Psychologist
The Staff Psychologist is located in the Mental Health Integrated Care Community (MHICC) at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The incumbent will provide services with Team L - an outpatient team comprised of the PTSD clinical team (PCT) and a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) that emphasizes care for trauma-related concerns. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. Performs evaluations for patients exposed to adult and/or childhood trauma and as well as patients with general mental health issues. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual (i.e. cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure therapy), couple/family, and group psychotherapy; psycho-educational groups (i.e. anger management, coping skills); and treatment coordination. Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. May be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities. Academic/Teaching/Training:
May hold faculty appointment at affiliated university (i.e. University of Minnesota). May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee. May be involved in the training of psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral residents. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients. Research/Program Evaluation:
May oversee the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance processes. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate. If applicable, plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches. May present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings. Other Significant Responsibilities:
Serves on Medical Center and committees or task forces as assigned Work Schedule: 08:00 to 16:30; Monday through Friday
The Staff Psychologist is located in the Mental Health Integrated Care Community (MHICC) at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The incumbent will provide services with Team L - an outpatient team comprised of the PTSD clinical team (PCT) and a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) that emphasizes care for trauma-related concerns. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. Performs evaluations for patients exposed to adult and/or childhood trauma and as well as patients with general mental health issues. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual (i.e. cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure therapy), couple/family, and group psychotherapy; psycho-educational groups (i.e. anger management, coping skills); and treatment coordination. Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. May be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities. Academic/Teaching/Training:
May hold faculty appointment at affiliated university (i.e. University of Minnesota). May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee. May be involved in the training of psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral residents. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients. Research/Program Evaluation:
May oversee the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance processes. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate. If applicable, plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches. May present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings. Other Significant Responsibilities:
Serves on Medical Center and committees or task forces as assigned Work Schedule: 08:00 to 16:30; Monday through Friday