Staff Psychologist (Palliative Care)

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 : VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The full-time permanent Psychologist is located in in the TVH Mental Health Care Line, Psychology Section and reports to the Chief of Psychology. Duties include providing diagnostic interviews, assessments, psychotherapy, including Tele-Mental Health for adult patients. Clinic, Academic, and Training Responsibilities (80% of time) 1. The staff psychologist will provide a full range of psychological services to address end­ of-life issues, coping, and underlying mental health concerns in the hospice and palliative care settings. These services will be rendered in inpatient, outpatient, and home-based settings. The staff psychologist will serve as part of the Palliative Care team based in Nashville and be an integral part of the Inter-disciplinary team (IDT) providing services to patients enrolled in palliative or hospice care, in a variety of settings along the continuum of care. 2. The staff psychologist will design, implement, and facilitate individual, group, and family­based interventions tailored to the needs of the clinical setting, including but not limited to: assessment and treatment of a wide variety of mental health disorders including depression and anxiety/PTSD, assistance with coping with chronic disease,bereavement, end-of-life care and support, and facilitating adherence to treatment regimens. 3. The staff psychologist will hold clinical privileges for the independent practice of psychology. He/she will function as a member of various ad hoc committees with regards to all aspects of the clinical program. Informal leadership responsibilities within the program are also available. 4. The staff psychologist may supervise psychology practicum students and psychology interns. 5. The staff psychologist may participate in relevant aspects of the Psychology Service's APA-approved internship and postdoctoral residency programs as delegated by the Chief, Psychology Section. 6. The psychology staff will participate in the Psychology Service and Healthcare System administrative activities as assigned by the Chief, Psychology Section, Chief, Mental Health Care Line, and the Healthcare System Director. For example, the staff psychologist will participate in administrative meetings and on committees related to Palliative Care. Administrative/and Other Significant Responsibilities (up to 20% time) 1. May be involved in research activities, especially as related to program evaluation responsibilities. 2. May serve on Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces specifically relating to assessment, and/or psychological intervention issues associated with hospice and palliative care. 3. Represents Psychology and Palliative Care on designated decision-making committees hospital wide. 4. Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state and/or national professional organizations specific to psychology and Palliative Care. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday. Alternate tours may be considered. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and r

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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? A Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is an integrated tertiary health care system comprised of two hospitals, the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro and the Nashville VA Medical Center, as well as 21 outpatient clinics located in middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. TVHS provides ambulatory care, primary care, and secondary care in acute medicine and surgery, specialized tertiary care, transplant services, spinal cord injury outpatient care, and a full range of extended care and mental health services. More than 146,000 Veterans in middle Tennessee, southern Kentucky, and northern Georgia trust VA TVHS for their health care needs. TV