OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? If you are a current, permanent federal employee apply to announcement DN-11043163-21-AD. A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. This Psychologist position serves as a full-time neuropsychologist in the Psychology Section within the VA Illiana Health Care Center's Mental Health Service Line (VAIHCS MHSL). Duties include providing neuropsychological assessment and other related services for inpatient and outpatients at VAIHCS and community outpatient clinics. This position is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Psychology. Performs neuropsychological evaluations for inpatients and outpatients who present to the VAIHCS and its community outpatient clinics Provides a full range of psychodiagnostic services including individual and group therapy and psychoeducation with emphasis on neuropsychological interventions. Provides clinical supervision for the neuropsychology technicians. Ensures that all clinical work is documented accurately and in a timely fashion, consistent with the MHSL and facility expectations and policies. Provides clinical care coordination and case management as appropriate. Completes mental health and addiction screenings, clinical reminders, evaluates Veterans for suicidal and homicidal ideation, plan and behavior, provides diagnoses, and ensures that Veterans are linked to appropriate treatments in a timely fashion. Consults with VAIHCS staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. May be involved in program evaluation, teaching, training, and/or research activities. Involved in the Psychology Training Program and Training Committee and may provide clinical supervision to psychology trainees at all levels of training. Actively participates in leadership roles within local, state, and/or national professional organizations. Performs other related professional duties as assigned by the supervisor. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
