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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Psychologist (Supportive Recovery Services)

Bronx, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $161K/yr

0+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Psychologist for the Supportive Recovery Services section at the Bronx VA Medical Center. The role involves providing a full range of psycho-diagnostic services and evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions to veterans with substance use disorders and co-morbid mental health conditions.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Psychologist is located in the Supportive Recovery Services section (Substance Use Disorder clinic) of the Mental Health Patient Care Center at the James J. Peters (Bronx) VA Medical Center

Duties include, but are not limited to, a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment, and using the most appropriate, evidence-based psychotherapeutic intervention techniques in providing quality care in the delivery of a full range of psychological and multidisciplinary services in the Supportive Recovery Services (SRS) at the James J. Peters VAMC

The incumbent may participate in tele-mental health or similar activities to provide service for Veterans

The psychologist will provide evidenced based, recovery-oriented services to veterans with substance use disorders and other co-morbid mental health conditions as part of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in SRS

The psychologist will function as a full member of the substance use disorder program's mental health team, including but not limited to active participation in treatment team meetings as well as engaging with Veterans as appropriate and requested through intake evaluations, psychological assessment, individual and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation/counseling, and psychoeducational groups

The incumbent has advanced knowledge of culturally sensitive psychological assessment techniques, diagnosis, intervention, and behavioral health that qualifies them to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of disciplines

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyAPA accredited internshipUnrestricted psychology licenseEvidence-based treatmentsCulturally sensitive assessmentConsultation skillsProficient in English

Required

Be a citizen of the United States

Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed

Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed

Holds a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

Preferred

Experience using evidence-based treatments for treating PTSD (e.g., EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy) and substance use disorders

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

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)