Staff Psychologist- PCMHI

PCMHI Psychologist

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Scope of duties for the PCMHI Psychologist include but are not limited to:

Provides brief functional assessments using assigned templates, brief intervention, education, and consultative services regarding a wide range of mental health and behavioral medicine concerns, upon referral from primary care providers and allied PACT members.

Provides brief, time limited mental health and behavioral interventions face-to-face, via telephone and via telehealth.

See patients for an average of 2 to 4 sessions for a broad range of concerns including, but not limited to, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, grief/bereavement, pain, tobacco cessation, alcohol misuse, weight management, coping with chronic illness, stress management, sleep, relaxation training, nonadherence to treatment and other interventions will be provided as clinically appropriate, based on patient need.

The practice will be in line with PCMHI national and VISN expectations.

Uses population-based practice management strategies to include conducting brief assessments, based on 30-minute appointments, referring to Psychiatry care services as appropriate, and using brief screening tools to track progress and inform care routinely (e.g., PHQ-9, PCL, AUDIT C, etc.).

Provides education to PACT members on behavioral health issues as well as consultation on tips for successful care management, even when there is no direct patient contact.

Typical shift will match the primary care clinic's hours (e.g., 0730-1600 or 0800-1630), though occasional evening and Saturday hours (0800 to noon) may be required.

When properly credentialed and licensed, the incumbent will operate independently in all areas, consulting with peers and supervisors when warranted.

Serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding her/his patients.

Perform others duties as requested or assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of 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 (13-26 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: Available In accordance with VA Policy and at supervisors discretion

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 92957-A, 92958-A, 92959-A