The Active Pain Management (AMP) Psychologist position primary duties are to provide pain services as an integrated part of the Pain Clinic and in support of the Pain Management Team.
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The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
DUTIES: Remainder of time spent providing patient care in person or within team format to include IDT and individual evaluation. Provides comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral interventions for pain (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain), including individual and group therapy. Demonstrates an understanding of the biopsychosocial approach to pain care, and need to work in an integrated, collaborative, team-based fashion with other pain specialists.
Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental health disorders based on patient presentation and need; refers to other mental health providers and specialists in facility as indicated. Provides pain-focused education to patients, family members, and significant others. Demonstrates expertise in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans for adult patients with complex pain problems.
As part of the pain team, provides feedback and coordinates care with associated health care team members. Coordinate and employ a multimodal treatment approach to accomplish complex treatment objectives. Demonstrates expertise in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans for adult patients with complex pain problems. As part of the pain team, provides feedback and coordinates care with associated health care team members.
Functions independently as a member of the Facility Medical Staff, with full clinical privileges; assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Utilizes evaluation data to plan and implement comprehensive patient treatment, involving patient in the goals setting and treatment processes as feasible. Modifies treatment plan according to evaluative findings to meet short- and long-term goals.
Assesses patient's learning needs, and plans and implements appropriate patient education, involving the patient, family, and significant others in the instructional process. Exercises the highest degree of independence and professional judgment in planning and carrying out treatment plans to meet complex objectives for the chronic pain population.
Administrative Participates in program development activities related to AMP, including data collection/management, policy development/adherence, and documentation. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, as well as pain committee meetings, as indicated by Pain Clinic leadership, as well as section and service leadership.
Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients. Complies with all electronic health record documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes).
Program Evaluation/Research: Provides clinical outcomes measures to all AMP participants as instructed and assists with ensuring that information is shared as indicated Academic/Teaching/Training Participates in program development activities related to AMP, including data collection/management, policy development/adherence, and documentation..
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, as well as pain committee meetings, as indicated by Pain Clinic leadership, as well as section and service leadership. Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients. Complies with all electronic health record documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov., the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Glenda.Abfalter@va.gov · 3202556480 X5201
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82193 – $152294/yr.
Applications close on 2026-12-01.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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