The incumbent serves in the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic at the Tomah VA Medical Center, providing a broad range of psychological services to Veterans. Responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments, diagnoses, evaluations, and delivering evidence-based treatment interventions within the clinic under the administrative supervision of the Mental Health Program Manager and the clinical oversight of an advanced practice social worker.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UUOiz4 Major duties: Clinical Functions: Demonstrates a high level of conducting screenings, assessments, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders with an emphasis on the application of goal oriented, evidence-based approaches. Demonstrates a high level of skill in administering, scoring, and reviewing rating scales, questionnaires or other measurement-based tools in an effort to assess emotional, functional or psychological conditions. The incumbent utilizes these tools to contribute to Veteran-focused, individualized, treatment planning. Provides psychological prevention services for those at significant risk for psychological problems. Provides psychological interventions to help manage pain, disability, address sleep problems, facilitate weight loss, promote smoking cessation and enhance medical compliance. Monitors treatment progress using measurement-based tools and recommends adjustments to the treatment plan as appropriate. Provides services to families of Veterans when such care aligns with the Veteran's overall treatment plan and contributes to improved care or enables the family to sustain the Veteran in the home setting. Independently incorporates accurate data, relevant research, literature, and evidence-based guidelines to maintain and enhance processes and outcomes for Veterans. Provides services through the use of tele-mental health technology. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Telework: Ad-hoc Telework - VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 10107F; 10108F
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Avian.Wilkins@va.gov (901) 522-5536
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