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Staff Psychologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The Full Time Permanent Psychologist position is part of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in the Mental Health Service Line and will be located at the Mankato Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Duty location can be at the Mankato CBOC OR at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System Facility in Minneapolis.
What You'll Do
- →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.
- →VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities: Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
- →Performs evaluations for patients with mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, personality disorders, and a range of general mental health issues.
- →Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy; and psycho-educational groups.
- →Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.
- →Academic/Teaching/Training: Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff of units to which May hold faculty appointment at an affiliated university such as the University of Minnesota.
- →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 patients.
- →May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee. e.
- →May be involved in the training of psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral residents Research/Program Evaluation: Stays current with assessment and therapy techniques by reviewing and/or participating in research; and by promoting, initiating, assisting, or engaging in program evaluation and/or basic and applied research activities.
- →Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the healthcare system.
- →If applicable, plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches.
- →May present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings.
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
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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