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- Performs psychological evaluations for individuals with mental health and medical disorders for purpose of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations. These evaluations employ a comprehensive diagnostic interview, review of available records, collateral contact when available, as well as objective, and cognitive testing for patients.
- Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including the use of psychological testing for patients.
- Provides a range of psychological therapeutic interventions with individuals with mental health and medical disorders utilizing empirically supported modalities when indicated.
- Consults with and serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning the need for, evaluation of, and development of psychological services.
- May be asked to assist in the selection, training, and supervision of staff at lower grade.
- Assists in the design, development, and implementation of clinical activities within the MH&BS service, to include program development.
- Adheres to operational policies and procedures established for the MH&BS and Psychology Section.
- Assists in the execution of on-going program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program.
- Complies with CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check-out procedures (e.g. entering diagnostic and procedure codes)/
- Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Mental Health Clinic, the Chief of the Psychology Section, the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Chief, and the Chief of Staff.
- Attends regular Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service and Psychology Section Staff meetings as possible, Mandatory Medical Staff meetings, and complies with Psychology Peer Review procedures.
Staff Psychologist - West Palm Beach, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs
Description
Summary
*****A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s).*****
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Duties
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Psychologist:
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved as determined by the agency/facility.
EDRP Authorized: 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 existing pay, 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 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: May be available as determined by the agency/facility.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required