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CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI VA MEDICAL CTR Psychologist in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Duties As part of the Geriatric Mental Health Consultation Program within the V9 CRH, the incumbent conducts mental health assessments, treatment plans, and psychotherapy to individuals, families, couples and groups in order to treat a variety of mental health diagnoses and disorders. Incumbents work closely with Primary Care, Mental Health and Specialty Care services throughout the VISN and within the Health Care Systems. Incumbent provides consultation services, short term interventions, and crisis intervention as needed for Veterans within Behavioral Health. Clinical Functions: The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of Veterans (Geriatric) and their Caregivers. Incumbent completes thorough psychosocial assessments when the Veteran is referred and will complete a thorough treatment plan when a Veteran engages in mental health services. Incumbent will provide psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and referral for resources and benefits. Maintains high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families. Independently works with Veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems. Participates as an integral member of the Clinical Resource Hub VISN-wide Geriatric Mental Health Consultation Program treatment team. Actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family, as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members, including but not limited to Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Social Workers, RNs, Peer Support Specialists and Administrative Support staff, in the development and implementation of a treatment plan. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible:Not Available Virtual: This is a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary... For full info follow application link. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5208F741CA5946C1