WI3652586

1

Master's Degree

PhD

$113447 + yearly

Unspecified

40

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Duties As part of the Geriatric Mental Health
Consultation Program within the V9 CRH, the incumbent conducts mental
health assessments, treatment plans, and psychotherapy to individuals,
families, couples and groups in order to treat a variety of mental
health diagnoses and disorders. Incumbents work closely with Primary
Care, Mental Health and Specialty Care services throughout the VISN and
within the Health Care Systems. Incumbent provides consultation
services, short term interventions, and crisis intervention as needed
for Veterans within Behavioral Health. Clinical Functions: The incumbent
must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated
psychosocial problems of Veterans (Geriatric) and their Caregivers.
Incumbent completes thorough psychosocial assessments when the Veteran
is referred and will complete a thorough treatment plan when a Veteran
engages in mental health services. Incumbent will provide psychotherapy
with individuals, couples, and families, crisis intervention, supportive
counseling, and referral for resources and benefits. Maintains high
level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective
therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families.
Independently works with Veterans and their families who are
experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric,
cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems.
Participates as an integral member of the Clinical Resource Hub
VISN-wide Geriatric Mental Health Consultation Program treatment team.
Actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family, as
well as interdisciplinary treatment team members, including but not
limited to Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Social
Workers, RNs, Peer Support Specialists and Administrative Support staff,
in the development and implementation of a treatment plan. Work
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Virtual: This is a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for
VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis
to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who
refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service
Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be
proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a
probationary\... For full info follow application link. The United
States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity),
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital
status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee
organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other
non-merit factor. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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