Staff Psychologist - Primary Care, Mental Health Integration

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Staff Psychologist will serve as a psychologist providing co-located collaborative care (CCC) services within primary care Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT). The Primary Care Mental Health Integration psychologist is available for rapid face to face consultation and coordination of care with primary care staff members. Duties to include but not limited to: Provides therapeutic interventions for patients with mild/moderate MH concerns using a brief, problem focused evidence- based care approach. Provides psychoeducational groups and focused group therapy. Provides initial assessments for patients who are being seen by primary care. Provides consultation to PACT Team staff on a variety of patient care issues Participates in PACT Team huddles and other PACT meetings. Participates in PCMHI team meetings Completes clinical reminders and follow-ups as needed. Provides supervision of trainees conducting direct clinical care. Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings for the Psychology Section and Mental Health Service. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm EST Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): No Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available. AD-HOC as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. The specialty area of the degree mu

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