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

Description

Summary

This part-time Psychologist position is located in the Mental Health Service Line at the Minneapolis. The psychologist will provide diagnostic interviews, assessments, psychotherapy, multidiscipline consultation, and treatment coordination for adult patients with obesity and possible disordered eating through MOVE Program and Facility/Community Based Outpatient Clinics. In addition, the psychologist may complete psychological and cognitive assessments (i.e., obesity, bariatric) as needed.

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 the vacancy exists.

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 in support of the MOVE program.
• May perform evaluations for patients with mood, anxiety, and a range of general mental health issues that are integrated on Primary Care PACT Teams.
• Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy; psycho-educational groups focused on behavioral approaches to weight management; and treatment coordination. Uses evidence-based interventions.
• Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.
• Attempts to stay 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.

Academic/Teaching/Training:

• May hold faculty appointment at affiliated university (i.e. University of Minnesota).
• May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee.
• Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned.
• 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.

Research/Program Evaluation:

• 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 Minneapolis VA Health Care 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.

Other Significant Responsibilities:

Serves on Medical Center and committees or task forces as assigned

Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM, days to be determined upon hire.

Telework: Telework, if approved, will be on an Ad-Hoc basis only.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required