Clinical Psychologist - BHIP Outpatient (Open Continuous Announcement)

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Clinical Psychologist - BHIP Outpatient Open Continuous Announcement

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Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program EDRP a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval award amount up to 200000 & eligibility period one to five years are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program EDRP a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval award amount up to 200000 & eligibility period one to five years are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03102026 to 12112026

Salary 97957 to - 181502 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 13

Location 1 vacancy in the following location Henrico County VA

Remote job No

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential 13

Job family Series 0180 Psychology

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Other

Drug test Yes

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk

Trust determination process CredentialingSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNo

Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number CBTA-12906029-26-TKD

Control number 860689200

This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales. Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules pay scales and evaluation criteria. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency This position is open to the public NOTE The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information refer to Required Documents below.

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This is an Open Continuous Announcement that will be used to fill vacant positions at The Richmond VA Health Care System- Henrico County CBOCs Mental Health Department. The Clinical Psychologist provides psychodiagnostics assessments individual therapy group therapy crisis intervention and other psychological services. The individual will function as part of a multi-disciplinary team to include psychiatrists psychologists nurse practitioners social workers licensed mental health professionals nurses psychology technicians and other disciplines.

Clinical Responsibilities 85 of time

• Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and utilization of best practices in implementing psychotherapeutic techniques to provide quality care.
• Provides psychotherapy as individual group ∨ family interventions are provided when clinically indicatedappropriate and when of therapeutic benefit to the recipients. The interventions are provided with emphasis on development of a positive and appropriate therapeutic relationship which is sensitive to the clinical cultural developmental and spiritual needs of patients. The interventions are empirically supported andor are theoretically appropriate and evidence-based treatment protocols are utilized to the extent feasible in all therapeutic interventions. Treatment is arranged in appropriate intervals of time over an appropriate span of time.
• Emergencycrisis interventions are provided to patients in an effort to stabilize. Must demonstrate the ability to engage in rapid assessments and develop crisis management plans. Interventions are appropriate to the level of need and would involve a range of services including facilitation of transfer of care to the appropriate level based on patient need as well as referral to other VA resources or community agencies.
• Develops person-centered and recovery-oriented treatment plans to address mental health needs of patients.
• Conducts psychological evaluations to aid in the differential diagnosis and treatment planning of complex cases.
• Provides consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues to include patients decision-making capacity regarding health care.
• Complies with national and local performance measures including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients.

Administrative responsibilities 5 to 10 of time

• Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Chief of Service Chief of Staff and Director or duly appointed designees.
• Attends monthly Psychological Service staff meetings and complies with Psychology Service peer review procedures.
• Participates on selection panels for mental health service line position vacancies as assigned by Chief of MHSL.
• Participates in program development and evaluation activities as assigned.
• Attends Medical Center standing committee meetings as per MHSL Chief Chief of Staff andor Director and completes all related task assignments.
• Completes assigned Performance Improvement activities at the program service line and medical center level.

Case Management Responsibilities up to 5 of time

• Timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system as appropriate.
• Respond to patients request for release of records return telephone calls linking of services and appropriate referrals as needed in a timely fashion.
• With permission from patient collateral consultation with significant others support systems to aid in the facilitation of patients treatment.
• Attend treatment team meetings with designated professionals involved in the service delivery of patients treatment.

Additional Responsibilities 2 of time

• Attends annual training programs sponsored by the VISN VAMC and other APA recognized training programs to enhance knowledge skills and abilities in area of specialization.
• Receive clinical supervision from a licensed Psychologist for all patient care in keeping with state licensing requirements until obtains independent licensure.

Work Schedule 800am -430pm Monday - Friday Telework Ad-Hoc per supervisory discretion and VA policies EDRP Authorized Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupportva.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questionsassistance. Learn more

Requirements Help Conditions of employment

• Must have a state-issued Drivers License
• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.