Summary

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. Program 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.

Duties

• Incumbent is a professional psychologist assigned to the Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (DRRTP)
• He/she serves as a Treatment Coordinator (TC) within one of the residential treatment programs (Substance Abuse - PTSD - or Homeless Domiciliary Care) and can support or serve as the Admissions Coordinator
• The incumbent:- Has a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans in the DRRTP and/or their families
• The incumbent is able to independently work with Veterans who are experiencing issues related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Substance Abuse/Homelessness who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical - psychiatric - emotional - behavioral - and psychosocial problems
• These therapeutic relationships also extend to family members.- Independently complete thorough assessments to determine the needs of Veterans and/or their families
• The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the Veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable.- Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary SPOE and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary SPOE members in the development and implementation of a resident centered treatment plan.- Possess a working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures - including acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology
• - Provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources - VA benefits and specialty programs - and advance directives
• This includes the incumbent's knowledge of the process for accessing and/or coordinating community-based services - including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs - other government programs - and community programs
• - Provides consultation to other SPOE members regarding psychosocial/clinical needs of Veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial/clinical problems on the Veteran's health care planning and treatment course
• - Maintains knowledge of Veteran's benefits and services - community resources - and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies
• - Possess skills and knowledge to provide case management services to Veterans and their families throughout the referral and admission process.Administrative Functions: - Responsible for supporting the mission - policies - and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs - the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) - and the facility
• - Responsible for fielding all calls related to DRRTP admissions - returning calls education of others about the DRRTP and admission process.- Responsible to retrieve and answer all DRRTP Consults and convert non-consult referrals to consults when needed
• - Responsible to review each consult/referral for DRRTP for appropriateness/eligibility and schedule screening with a screening team- Responsible to work with Program Support to ensure that the Bed Management System is entered for all pending admissions
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m
• - 4:30 p.m
• VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professiona EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• 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 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: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.