U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
This position is eligible for the
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) , a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Duties
The position is located in the Portland metropolitan area or within one of the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
The psychologist works within the Mental Health Division's (MHD) Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) program serving as a Clinical Psychologist.
He/she/they work closely with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) lead (e.g., primary care provider), nurse care manager, and all primary care interdisciplinary team members to provide consultation, therapeutic counseling, and mental health support for mild-to-moderate cases.
PCMHI psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct brief psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental health disorders through a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders.
The work is comprised of providing clinical services consistent with accepted standards of ethical and professional mental health treatment, and telehealth approaches may be used to provide clinical care.
PCMHI psychologists may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities.
Provides functional assessments and diagnostic services for Veterans with a range of psychopathology who are receiving care within VAPORHCS.
Demonstrates expertise in using contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions.
Provides education to patients and family members regarding mental disorders and best practice approaches to treatment.
Provides evidenced-based psychotherapeutic interventions as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist, which may include individual, family, and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
Provides consultation to health care providers throughout the Medical Center about assessment findings and treatment plans for patients to ensure that care is coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within VAPORHCS.
Develops, implements, and documents the mental health treatment plan for patients presenting in primary care, as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist.
Adheres to all Facility and Service Line policies and practices for delivering clinical care, including but not limited to risk assessment and reduction practices for potentially dangerous behavior (suicide and violence), timeliness of care and access standard, professional conduct requirements, and CPRS documentation conventions.
Achieves minimal clinical workload expectations as established by the Service Line.
Provides supervision of trainees conducting direct clinical care.
Academic/Teaching/Training (5% of time)
Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychology trainees (interns and/or postdoctoral fellows) assigned to the primary work setting.
Serves on a Psychology Service committee concerned with oversight of the training program (Training Committee, MDC).
Holds a faculty appointment at Oregon Health & Science University or other affiliated university that requires accomplishments in clinical supervision, training, and education (clinical or clinician-teacher faculty appointment).
Provides clinical supervision and/or training for medical residents, medical students, social work interns, or other trainees not enrolled in a psychology training program.
Provides leadership guidance and consultation to unit staff in the area(s) assigned.
Other teaching, training, or educational responsibilities
Provides supervision of trainees conducting direct clinical care.
Provides leadership guidance and consultation to unit staff in the area(s) assigned.
Other teaching, training, or educational responsibilities (listed above).
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework Not Available
Virtual This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V20CompensationTeam@va.gov, for questions/assistance.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO) Not Authorized
Requirements
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Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) , a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Duties
The position is located in the Portland metropolitan area or within one of the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
The psychologist works within the Mental Health Division's (MHD) Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) program serving as a Clinical Psychologist.
He/she/they work closely with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) lead (e.g., primary care provider), nurse care manager, and all primary care interdisciplinary team members to provide consultation, therapeutic counseling, and mental health support for mild-to-moderate cases.
PCMHI psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct brief psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental health disorders through a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders.
The work is comprised of providing clinical services consistent with accepted standards of ethical and professional mental health treatment, and telehealth approaches may be used to provide clinical care.
PCMHI psychologists may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities.
Provides functional assessments and diagnostic services for Veterans with a range of psychopathology who are receiving care within VAPORHCS.
Demonstrates expertise in using contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions.
Provides education to patients and family members regarding mental disorders and best practice approaches to treatment.
Provides evidenced-based psychotherapeutic interventions as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist, which may include individual, family, and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
Provides consultation to health care providers throughout the Medical Center about assessment findings and treatment plans for patients to ensure that care is coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within VAPORHCS.
Develops, implements, and documents the mental health treatment plan for patients presenting in primary care, as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist.
Adheres to all Facility and Service Line policies and practices for delivering clinical care, including but not limited to risk assessment and reduction practices for potentially dangerous behavior (suicide and violence), timeliness of care and access standard, professional conduct requirements, and CPRS documentation conventions.
Achieves minimal clinical workload expectations as established by the Service Line.
Provides supervision of trainees conducting direct clinical care.
Academic/Teaching/Training (5% of time)
Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychology trainees (interns and/or postdoctoral fellows) assigned to the primary work setting.
Serves on a Psychology Service committee concerned with oversight of the training program (Training Committee, MDC).
Holds a faculty appointment at Oregon Health & Science University or other affiliated university that requires accomplishments in clinical supervision, training, and education (clinical or clinician-teacher faculty appointment).
Provides clinical supervision and/or training for medical residents, medical students, social work interns, or other trainees not enrolled in a psychology training program.
Provides leadership guidance and consultation to unit staff in the area(s) assigned.
Other teaching, training, or educational responsibilities
Provides supervision of trainees conducting direct clinical care.
Provides leadership guidance and consultation to unit staff in the area(s) assigned.
Other teaching, training, or educational responsibilities (listed above).
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework Not Available
Virtual This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V20CompensationTeam@va.gov, for questions/assistance.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO) Not Authorized
Requirements
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