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Psychologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 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
- →VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9XckTotal Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is located at North East Bexar VA Clinic San Antonio, TX 78217.
- →The incumbent works amongst the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) team serving as a Clinical Psychologist in the Primary Care setting utilizing the blended PCMHI model.
- →In this capacity, he/she works closely with the PACT teams (Primary Care Physicians, Registered Nurses, LVN, scheduling clerks) and extended PACT team members to provide brief, time-limited individual therapy, group therapy, and assessment for a range of mood disorders and medical conditions.
- →The incumbent also provides consultation services to members of the PACT teams and participates in program development activities in conjunction with other team members.
- →Clinical Responsibilities (50-100% time as assigned by Chief of Psychology Service): 1.
- →Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services appropriate for the primary care setting, especially in the areas of general psychological evaluation of emotional and behavioral problems and suicide assessment; includes the use of psychological testing for patients in areas of special interest/expertise, under the supervision of a licensed staff psychologist if not licensed. 2.
- →Performs psychological evaluations for individuals with mental health and medical disorders for diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations, under the supervision of a licensed staff psychologist if not licensed. 3.
- →Provides a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on brief and evidence-based interventions when indicated and that are found to be effective in primary care settings with individuals with mental health and medical disorders. 4.
- →Provides consultation services to support PCP decision-making, building and improving PCP-patient working relationships; serves as a resource for other professional personnel for, evaluation of, and development of psychological services. 5.
- →Facilitates patient and family education appropriate to the primary care setting Academic/teaching/research (0-25% time as assigned by Chief of Psychology Service): 1.
- →Provides consultation and training to Primary Care Service Line staff in the identification and management of common mental and behavioral health disorders that present in a primary care setting when indicated. 2.
- →May be asked to serve as a clinical supervisor to psychology pre-doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows and doctoral level practicum students in psychology and other disciplines, under the supervision of a licensed staff psychologist if not licensed.
- →Administrative/Program Evaluation/Outcome Measurement/Research Responsibilities (0- 10% time as assigned by Chief of Psychology Service): May have limited clinical program management responsibilities, which include the operation and management of various psychology or mental health programs within the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS).
- →May serve as first line/direct supervisor for a few employees in lower grades. 1.
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.
- ✓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: 2da035dd-69b0-49e8-af45-87e3b70a0e11
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