Staff Psychologist (BHIP)

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 : Duties will vary based on grade. At the full performance level, the incumbent works within the Mental Health Division's (MHD) Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team. Clinical Responsibilities (90% of time) Provides functional assessments and diagnostic services for Veterans with a range of psychopathology who are receiving care within VAPORHCS. Demonstrates expertise in using contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions. Provides education to patients and family members regarding mental disorders and best practice approaches to treatment. Provides evidenced-based psychotherapeutic interventions as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist, which may include individual, family, and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation. Provides consultation to health care providers throughout the Medical Center about assessment findings and treatment plans for patients to ensure that care is coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within VAPORHCS. Develops, implements, and documents the mental health treatment plan for patients presenting in primary care, as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the psychologist. Adheres to all Facility and Service Line policies and practices for delivering clinical care, including but not limited to risk assessment and reduction practices for potentially dangerous behavior (suicide and violence), timeliness of care and access standard, professional conduct requirements, and CPRS documentation conventions. Achieves minimal clinical workload expectations as established by the Service Line. Provides supervision of trainees conducting direct clinical care. Psychologists at this grade additionally assume independent professional responsibility for their clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Academic/Teaching/Training (5% of time) Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychology trainees (interns and/or postdoctoral fellows) assigned to the primary work setting. Serves on a Psychology Service committee concerned with oversight of the training program (Training Committee, MDC) Holds a faculty appointment at Oregon Health & Science University or other affiliated university that requires accomplishments in clinical supervision, training, and education (clinical or clinician-teacher faculty appointment). Provides clinical supervision and/or training for medical residents, medical students, social work interns, or other trainees not enrolled in a psychology training program. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to unit staff in the area(s) assigned. Other teaching, training, or educational responsibilities. Research/Program Evaluation (3% of time) Actively involved in research, either as principal investigator, co-investigator, and/or collaborator. Other research/program evaluation responsibilities. Other Significant Responsibilities (2% of time) Serves on a Medical Center committee(s), workgroup(s), and/or task force(s). Serves on a VISN and/or National VA committee(s), workgroup(s), and/or task force(s). Actively participates in leadership role(s) with local, state, and/or national professional organizations. Represents the Medical Center at professional/program community group(s), event(s), and/or committee(s). Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sig

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? VA Portland Health Care System is a Complexity Level 1a Facility and provides extensive primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care in outpatient, inpatient, residential, and community settings. VAPORHCS is a multi-site medical system that includes a major medical facility in Portland, Oregon, outpatient and residential facilities in Vancouver, Washington, and 10 Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional