Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Couple and Family Psychology, Geropsychology, Psychoanalysis, Psychology
Job ID: Full description and apply direct: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/803227800
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provides psychological assessments and individual and/or group psychotherapy.
Provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions including: individual, group, and family psychotherapy, caregiver stress support, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy within the residential and outpatient settings.
Provides education to patients, family members and significant others.
Provides on call responsibilities covering the inpatient services, emergency room, and consultation service.
Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders.
Assists in the development of treatment protocols for Veterans with substance use disorders.
Requirements:
United States Citizenship
Current, full and unrestricted psychology license from any US state or District of Columbia
Have successfully completed an APA or CPA-accredited professional psychology internship training program
Demonstrated multidisciplinary experience with inpatient and/or outpatient care services in acute psychological care settings
About Grand Junction, Colorado and the VA Medical Center:
The Grand Junction VAMC services those who serve our country providing critical medical services including acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient care. The facility consists of 53-bed capabilities for surgical procedures, specialty care, mental health in/outpatient services, as well as a Community Living Center, and social programs and services. The service area encompasses western Colorado and eastern Utah regions and includes the primary VAMC plus four satellite clinics.
Grand Junction is an outdoor recreational hub; a medium-size metro area set in the high desert and mesas of the Rocky Mountains. Come enjoy the majestic beauty and mild climate of the western Colorado canyons and countryside. Recognized as 2024’s #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado by USA Today, Grand Junction is worth checking out.