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Staff Psychologist (Addiction Recovery Treatment Services)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 58 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 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.
What You'll Do
- →The purpose of this position is to function as a Graduate Psychologist (GS-0185-11/12) or Clinical Psychologist (GS-0185-13) at the VA Northern California Health Care System Stockton Clinic providing outpatient addiction services.
- →The psychologist applies advanced strategies to a full range of patient problems in their work setting, with an emphasis on the treatment of patients suffering from substance use and other addictive disorders, many of whom may also have co-morbid psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health disorders).
- →The primary job functions of psychologists at the GS-13 level include the provision of direct psychological patient care, consultation services on difficult or complex cases, education of staff, and participation in the Psychology Training Program(s) as indicated.
- →Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: Provides specialized psychological addiction treatment services at all levels of complexity for patients, with service delivery to include intake evaluation, diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy and patient education.
- →Performs clinically indicated evaluations for outpatient and inpatient populations.
- →Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual therapy, group therapy, and psycho-education classes.
- →Best practices, practice guidelines and evidence-based treatment protocols are utilized to the extent feasible in all therapeutic interventions.
- →Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues to include patient's decision-making capacity regarding health care.
- →Develops person-centered, culturally sensitive treatment plans to address mental health needs of patients.
- →Conducts evaluations to aid in the differential diagnosis of complex cases.
- →Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients.
- →Provides clinical supervision to unlicensed staff and psychology trainees, including practicum students, interns, and residents.
- →Timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.
- →Respond to patients request for release of records; return telephone calls, linking of services, and appropriate referrals as needed in a timely fashion.
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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical 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: 45ff8175-a6b0-4936-8142-ffb86596f023
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