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Psychologist (BHIP) - EDRP Approved/Relocation Incentive Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 15 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 The Mental Health Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Assistant Director is responsible for collaborating with and assisting the Director BHIP with operations of the Mental Health (MH) BHIP Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS).
- →The incumbent collaborates with and assist the Director BHIP with planning, establishing, and implementing standard operating procedures (SOP) for the MH BHIP.
- →There are five BHIPs located across VANTHCS service area.
- →Each BHIP has one to four teamlets comprised of prescribers, therapists, mental health nurses, and a Mental Health Treatment Coordinator.
- →A Relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified applicants The Organizational Location of the Position is: VA North Texas Health Care System, Mental Health Division, location in Fort Worth.
- →Although this position is based at the VANTHCS Forth Worth VA Clinic, this position will provide duties at any or all VANTHCS service sites locations and may be assigned to different service sites as needed by MH Service.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Provides substantial and continuous service to Veterans served by BHIP, which can cross MH Division and discipline lines which positively influence VANTHCS mission.
- →Assists with supervising BHIP management staff as directed by the Director BHIP.
- →Assists the Director BHIP with providing administrative and technical supervision necessary for BHIP to accomplish work.
- →Assists with preparing and managing processes associated with accreditation reviews and site survey visits, with the management, oversight, and guidance of BHIP services, monitoring of administrative operations and clinical processes within BHIP, and oversight of resources for BHIP.
- →Works across VANTHCS services sites to collaboratively work with site specific leadership as directed by the Director BHIP.
- →Clinical duties for this position include providing care in accordance with the full range of licensure and credentialing for the incumbent, which can include crisis management, SI/HI risk assessment, safety planning, individual/group/couples counseling, and psychological assessment.
- →Clinical duties also include consultation with staff on Veteran specific needs, review and disposition of consults, responding to PATS complaints, and service recovery with Veterans.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
- ✓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: 0ece40c8-b7a1-4beb-bca9-85772203b102
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