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Psychologist - Older Adult Mental Health Clinic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 16 days ago
About the Role
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 incumbent serves as a Staff Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and is assigned to the Older Adult Clinic within the Mental Health Clinic.
- →Specialized knowledge and awareness of cognitive disorders and their effects on individuals and their families is necessary.
- →The provision of mental health services via Telehealth technologies 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 geriatric patients.
- →Enriching Elements 1.Engages in a mix of enriching elements that benefit the veterans, the clinic, or the VA.
- →The following are a list of potential activities that can make up the enriching element: a.
- →Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces, as assigned by the Lead Psychologist or the Chief of Psychiatry b.
- →Represents psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, as assigned by the Lead Psychologist or the Chief of Psychiatry c.
- →Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state and national professional organizations. d.
- →Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees. e.
- →Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance processes, including, but not limited to OAC and MHC PI, Psychology PI and outcome measures on selected groups and treatment programs run by the clinician f.
- →Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate. g.
- →Plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches.
- →Research is to be discussed with the Psychology Group, and approved by the IUPUI IRB and the VA IRB. h.
- →Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings, and/or publishes at least yearly. i.
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 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.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 025f3d64-7513-4f07-97ee-082f701b3800
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