The Full-Time Permanent Psychologist is located in the Mental Health Integrated Care Community (MHICC) at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and the incumbent will provide services with Team A which specializes in the treatment for older adults. The psychologist will provide empirically supported interventions for older adults including individual, couple/family, group psychotherapy, diagnostic interviews, assessment, and treatment coordination. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities: Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including psychological assessments and cognitive screening assessments using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care, Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy; psycho-educational groups (i.e. anger management, coping skills); and treatment coordination. Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. May be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities. Academic/Teaching/Training: May hold faculty appointment at affiliated university (i.e. University of Minnesota). May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee. May be involved in the training of psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral residents Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients. Research/Program Evaluation: May oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance processes. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate. If applicable, plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches. May present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings. Other Significant Responsibilities: Serves on Medical Center and committees or task forces as assigned Work Schedule: M-F: 8a - 4:30p (Full-Time) Telework: Telework, if approved, will be on an Ad-Hoc basis only Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
