Staff Psychologist

This position is intermittent - which means there are no set hours or days scheduled on a regular basis. The New Jersey VA Health Care System is seeking qualified candidates for an intermittent Psychiatrist position at the Lyons VA in New Jersey. NOTE: This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals.

• Duties: The incumbent provides psychological care and services to Veterans with mental health conditions
• The incumbent also offers mental health consultation and liaison support to primary care providers within the primary care clinic at the Lyons Mental Health Clinic
• Provides individual psychotherapy to Veterans experiencing a range of mental health conditions - including those identified by primary care providers as having depression - PTSD - suicidal ideation - or alcohol and/or substance use disorders
• Additionally - provides couples counseling and family therapy when clinically appropriate
• Conducts mental health triage for Veterans referred by primary care providers for urgent mental health concerns or for those requiring support - intervention - or risk assessment
• Delivers time-limited individual and group psychotherapies designed to promote healthy adjustment to long-term medical conditions - with particular emphasis on Veterans whose medical issues increase their risk for secondary complications
• Participates in the collection of assessment information and the development of comprehensive treatment plans for Veterans
• Serves on hospital committees as assigned and functions as an advisor - consultant - and resource to medical center staff
• Maintains accurate records and follow-up data for assigned Veterans
• Contributes to program planning by evaluating the effectiveness of mental health services and recommending modifications to better meet the needs of the Veteran population
• VA Careers - Psychologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: This position has no set tour hours
• work is scheduled based on clinical demand and the employee is compensated only for hours actually worked
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 00000