Psychologist
Primary duties of the Psychologist are to provide Integrated Mental Health (IMH) services using the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) model to multiple VISN 21 facilities via the use of telehealth as part of Clinical Resource Hub (CRH), primary care (PACT) section.
While the VISN21 CRH PACT PCHMI Psychologist will be administratively connected with the SFVAHCS, the physical location is negotiable and will be largely virtual.
Services will be provided VISN-wide in close coordination with other CRH team members.
There may be requirements to be on-site at Ft.
Miley on a quarterly basis for staff meetings.
The integrated mental health (PCMHI) team works as part of a telehealth primary care team (a clerical associate, provider, pharmacist) together with patient site care team members (a clerical associate, clinical associate, and RN care manager) to provide telehealth primary care to Veterans.
The incumbent will provide services to primary care patients in a collaborative framework within primary care teams.
Behavioral health visits are generally brief (20-30 minutes), limited in number (1-6 visits), and are provided in the primary care practice area structured so that the medical providers are supported across a broad scope of behavioral health concerns.
The incumbent's role is structured so that the patient views meeting with the behavioral health provider as a routine primary care service.
The incumbent will utilize mechanisms for systematic monitoring of symptoms and treat emergent problems such as non-adherence or side effects; decision support; patient education and activation; and assistance in referral to specialty mental health care programs, when needed.
Clinician will utilize brief interventions that are clinically appropriate, based on patient need to assist Veteran with depression, anxiety, stress, sleep hygiene, and other areas of behavioral health medicine.
Treatment could include individual or group psychotherapy, brief interventions, and evidence based therapy.
Clinical Responsibilities (90% of time).
Via warm handoff or referral, provides functional assessment and a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on brief and evidenced-based interventions found to be effective in primary care settings.
Works toward department expectation of 4 clinical encounters daily.
Facilitates patient and family education appropriate to the primary care setting and the specific presenting mental or behavioral health issues.
Provides consultation services for telehealth primary care providers and other PACT staff to maximize the effectiveness of their interventions in reducing health-risk behaviors and enhancing health-promoting behaviors, with a significant emphasis on a prevention-oriented model of care.
Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including:
individual and group therapies for a full range of behavioral, adjustment and lifestyle problems.
Follows PCMHI model of care for brief, targeted therapy sessions (e.
g.
, 1-6 sessions) and facilitates referrals indicated for longer term or more intensive treatment.
Completes required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner and in accord with governing regulations.
Teaching/Training:
(.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
While the VISN21 CRH PACT PCHMI Psychologist will be administratively connected with the SFVAHCS, the physical location is negotiable and will be largely virtual.
Services will be provided VISN-wide in close coordination with other CRH team members.
There may be requirements to be on-site at Ft.
Miley on a quarterly basis for staff meetings.
The integrated mental health (PCMHI) team works as part of a telehealth primary care team (a clerical associate, provider, pharmacist) together with patient site care team members (a clerical associate, clinical associate, and RN care manager) to provide telehealth primary care to Veterans.
The incumbent will provide services to primary care patients in a collaborative framework within primary care teams.
Behavioral health visits are generally brief (20-30 minutes), limited in number (1-6 visits), and are provided in the primary care practice area structured so that the medical providers are supported across a broad scope of behavioral health concerns.
The incumbent's role is structured so that the patient views meeting with the behavioral health provider as a routine primary care service.
The incumbent will utilize mechanisms for systematic monitoring of symptoms and treat emergent problems such as non-adherence or side effects; decision support; patient education and activation; and assistance in referral to specialty mental health care programs, when needed.
Clinician will utilize brief interventions that are clinically appropriate, based on patient need to assist Veteran with depression, anxiety, stress, sleep hygiene, and other areas of behavioral health medicine.
Treatment could include individual or group psychotherapy, brief interventions, and evidence based therapy.
Clinical Responsibilities (90% of time).
Via warm handoff or referral, provides functional assessment and a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on brief and evidenced-based interventions found to be effective in primary care settings.
Works toward department expectation of 4 clinical encounters daily.
Facilitates patient and family education appropriate to the primary care setting and the specific presenting mental or behavioral health issues.
Provides consultation services for telehealth primary care providers and other PACT staff to maximize the effectiveness of their interventions in reducing health-risk behaviors and enhancing health-promoting behaviors, with a significant emphasis on a prevention-oriented model of care.
Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including:
individual and group therapies for a full range of behavioral, adjustment and lifestyle problems.
Follows PCMHI model of care for brief, targeted therapy sessions (e.
g.
, 1-6 sessions) and facilitates referrals indicated for longer term or more intensive treatment.
Completes required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner and in accord with governing regulations.
Teaching/Training:
(.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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