Job Listing: Clinical Psychologist

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 01 vacancies - Waco, TX

. Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary care clinical team providing a full range of psychological services. Enhances the nursing home treatment culture and promotes the delivery of psychosocial services to reduce symptoms associated with neuropsychiatric and other mental health conditions.

Major Duties

Hours of duty: Normally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary care clinical team providing a full range of psychological services. Enhances the nursing home treatment culture and promotes the delivery of psychosocial services to reduce symptoms associated with neuropsychiatric and other mental health conditions. Provides psychological prevention services to residents at significant risk for psychological problems. Provides screening for cognitive deficits to address specific functional questions or to determine if a referral for a complete neuropsychological evaluation or dementia assessment is needed. Performs capacity/competency assessments where there are questions about a resident’s ability to make medical decisions, perform other specific functions, or live independently. Provides individual and group interventions to support residents that are coping with feelings of grief and loss associated with disability, adjustment to the nursing home environment, and other life transitions. Contributes to the gathering of assessment information and the development of a detailed treatment plan for veterans. Participates as a member of medical center hospital committees as directed.  Serves as an advisor, consultant and/or resource person to the staff within the medical center.  Maintains appropriate records and follow-up data on patients who are their responsibility.  Serves as a member of the planning group for evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment program and modifying it to better serve the needs of the patient. Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients. Complies with all 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 as held by CTVHCS and MH&BM management. Attends regular Psychology Service staff meetings, Medical Staff meetings, MH&BM staff meetings and complies with Psychology Service peer review procedures. Provides clinical supervision to psychology interns, practicum students, fellows, and residents as assigned. The applicant selected for this position could be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction program (EDRP).

How to Apply

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., on the closing date of the announcement.

The application packet should be mailed to Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, ATTN:  Human Resource Management Service (05), 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX  76504

Please submit the following:

1.      VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations

2.      Updated Curriculum Vitae

3.      Copy of Transcripts

4.      Copy of Internship Certificate

5.      If you are a current or former federal employee, submit last/final SF50B (Notification of Personnel Action), showing your status, grade and step.

6.     If you are a current or former federal employee, submit last 2 Proficiency Ratings and a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel (SF50B)

This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

If patient needs arise, the incumbent of this position may be reassigned to other sites within the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS).

Contact Information:
Human Resource

Phone: 254-743-0048

Fax: 254-743-0007


Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Human Resource Service (05)
Temple, TX 76504

US

Fax: 254-743-0007


What To Expect Next:

One your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking.  The most qualified candidate will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.  You will be notified of the outcome.