Staff Psychologist - Minneapolis, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

The Psychologist is located in the Mental Health Service Line Addictive Recovery Services (ARS) at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The psychologist will provide diagnostic interviews, assessments, psychotherapy, and treatment coordination for adult patients with substance use and co-morbid disorders, and a range of general mental health issues. The position may include working in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis; applicants will be reviewed on a weekly basis, as long as vacancies exist.

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. 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.

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; psycho-educational groups (i.e. anger management, coping skills); and treatment coordination.
• Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.
• Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities.

• May hold faculty appointment at affiliated university (i.e. University of Minnesota). b. May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee.
• May be involved in the training of psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral residents.
• 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.

• Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance processes.
• Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.
• 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.

• Serves on Medical Center and committees or task forces as assigned.