The Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System is seeking a Staff Psychologist for our Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Santa Maria, CA, where dedication to providing exceptional care to our nation's veterans is the standard. As a Staff Psychologist within our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those who have served our country. In this role, the psychologist will also provide adjunctive interventions for treating medical disorders and collaborate with medical center staff on various patient care matters. Additionally, staff psychologists may engage in program coordination, evaluation, teaching, training, and research activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and Assess: Bring your expertise to diagnose mental disorders and perform neuropsychological, psychological, and cognitive function assessments, along with neuropsychological screenings.
• Innovative Treatment: Utilize various modalities to treat mental disorders and provide adjunctive interventions for medical conditions, ensuring comprehensive care.
• Psycho-Diagnostic Excellence: Offer a full spectrum of psycho-diagnostic services, using the most advanced psychotherapeutic techniques to deliver top-notch patient care.
• Comprehensive Evaluations: Conduct thorough evaluations for psychodiagnosis, treatment planning, and functional assessments, ensuring precise and tailored treatment plans.
• Diverse Therapeutic Interventions: Lead a full range of therapeutic interventions, including individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, consultation, rehabilitation, and psychoeducation.
• Consultation Expertise: Share your knowledge by consulting with medical center staff on a wide array of patient care issues and contribute to program evaluation and research activities.
• Leading Training and Supervision: Provide training and clinical supervision to psychology trainees, technicians, and unlicensed psychologists, fostering the next generation of professionals.
• Active Training Role: Get involved in our Psychology Training Program and Training Committee, influencing training standards and outcomes.
• Leadership and Guidance: Offer leadership guidance and consultation to staff members in assigned units, driving high standards of care and collaboration.
• Consultant and Mentor: Serve as a consultant to fellow medical staff and trainees, assisting in understanding psychological characteristics and setting appropriate treatment expectations.
• Academic Contributions: Potentially hold faculty appointments at affiliated universities, contributing to educational growth and professional development.
• Program Quality Assurance: Develop, monitor, and analyze program outcomes using data-driven quality assurance processes to improve care delivery continuously.
• Timely Documentation: Ensure all clinical charting and documentation are completed in a timely manner and in alignment with Medical Center or healthcare system requirements.
• Research and Innovation: Plan and oversee personal research projects designed to inform program planning and treatment approaches.
• Disseminate Knowledge: Present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings, showcasing your contributions to the field.

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm (some flexibility considered)

Qualifications:

• S. Citizen
• Must have a Doctoral Degree in Psychology must be APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited.
• Must have completed an APA or CPA accredited psychology internship
• Current unrestricted license from any state

• Unlicensed hires must obtain a full, unrestricted license within 2 years hire date.

Why Work with Us:

• Mission-Driven Work: You will provide vital mental health services to homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness, directly contributing to their well-being and recovery.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a dynamic and interdisciplinary team that includes Primary Care, Nursing, Psychiatry, Pharmacy, Peer Support, and Social Work services.
• Professional Growth: Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive Work Culture: We value our staff and their contributions. Participate in regular administrative and informational meetings and be part of a supportive team that adheres to operational policies and quality standards.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and continuing education opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work hours based on clinical needs, including potential evening and weekend hours, to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits:

• Salary Range: $104,219 - $193,106 (Final determination based on qualifications)
• PTO: 50–55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits 
• Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 
• No employment contracts or restrictive covenants.Education Debt Reduction Program reimburses qualified student loan debt up to $200,000

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About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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