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Staff Psychologist- PCMHI
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 23 days ago
About the Role
This co-located, collaborative care (CCC) behavioral health provider position is administratively within the Mental Health Service Line, with primary assignment to the Primary Care-Mental Health Integration (PC-MHI) program, located within primary care. The CCC behavioral health provider (Psychologist) functions as part of multidisciplinary primary care teams, and delivers brief, consultation-based services to Veterans, primary care providers, and allied Patient Alliance Care Team members.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: GS-11- PC-MHI Clinical Practice (80%): 1.
- →Clinical Practice Management Conduct functional assessments, based on 30 minute appointments and will triage/refer to specialty care services as appropriate.
- →Applies principals of population based care (defines role and identifies problems rapidly) Seventy-five (75) percent of all appointments are 30 minutes (will vary by setting) Uses brief assessments routinely (e.g., PHQ-9, PCL, AUDIT C, etc.) 2.
- →Documentation skills Writes clear concise notes, generally 1⁄2-1 page long, with explicit impression, recommendations and plan for PCP use Notes document curbside consultation results 3.
- →Consultation Skills Routinely Consults with PCPs and other PACT team members about plan of care for patients Conducts effective curbside consultations Integrates within primary care team and works closely in collaboration with PACT team B.
- →Administrative Responsibilities (20%): 1.
- →Collaborates with the program lead and begins to initiate an ongoing education plan for providers, Veterans, families, and members of the community on recovery model of care. 2.
- →Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the Mental Health Service Line as established by the Mental Health Leads.
- →GS-12 & 13 - Clinical Responsibilities A.PC-MHI Clinical Practice (75%): 1.
- →Clinical Practice Management Conduct functional assessments, based on 30-minute appointments and will triage/refer to specialty care services as appropriate.
- →Applies principals of population-based care (defines role and identifies problems rapidly) Seventy-five (75) percent of all appointments are 30 minutes (will vary by setting) d.
- →Uses brief assessments routinely (e.g., PHQ-9, PCL, AUDIT C, etc.) 2.
- →Consultation Skills Routinely Consults with PCPs and other PACT team members about plan of care for patients Conducts effective curbside consultations Integrates within primary care team and works closely in collaboration with PACT team B.
- →Administrative Responsibilities (20%): 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.
- ✓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: e35f3d2a-1dee-474f-9c61-38c8f9751471
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