Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Couple and Family Psychology, Geropsychology, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology
Job ID: Full description and apply direct: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/811778200
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provides clinical services in the homes of home-based veterans, and when appropriate, through the use of telehealth means
Provides home-based services to the families of veterans with dementia when such care is directly related to the overall treatment plan for the veteran and will allow better care for the veteran and allow the family to sustain the veteran in the home environment
Facilitates transition and adjustment to new living situations (e.g., nursing home, assisted living facility), and providing seamless intervention services, as appropriate
Provides psychological prevention services to patients at significant risk for psychological problems
Participates as a provider in the On Call system, responding to consultation in the Emergency Department and all other hospital wards, facilities admission to inpatient mental health unit, conducts treatment rounds on inpatient unit on weekends, evenings, and holidays
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.