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Clinical Psychologist Consult/Liaison and Mental Health Access Teams - EDRP Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties: Inpatient Consultation and Liaison Services: Conduct brief psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations for inpatient medical patients, including cognitive screenings and determining need for neuropsychological or dementia evaluations.
- →Provide brief, evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to inpatients with medical and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- →Assess and consult on patient capacity/competency for medical decision-making and independent living.
- →Deliver crisis intervention services, including suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and evaluation for involuntary holds.
- →Serve as an interdisciplinary team member, offering psychological expertise to medical, nursing, and other clinical staff.
- →Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers on psychological concerns, coping, and treatment options.
- →Maintain timely, accurate documentation in compliance with VA standards.
- →MH Access Clinic Responsibilities: Provide same-day/walk-in coverage for patients entering mental health services.
- →Conduct brief needs assessments and suicide risk screenings.
- →Develop treatment plans, determine disposition, and refer patients across the MH continuum of care.
- →Provide brief episodes of care and assist with follow-up for high-risk or recently discharged patients.
- →Academic/Teaching/Research: Provide consultation and training on common mental and behavioral health conditions.
- →Supervise psychology interns, fellows, and practicum students.
- →Teach seminars or workshops for trainees and staff.
Requirements
- ✓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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Pre-Employment/Post-Employment Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization.
- ✓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.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8df5e9d1-5f52-4891-9e5e-e8122dc73724
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