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Posted: 12-Jan-23
Location: Menlo Park, California
Type: Full Time
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Trauma Recovery Services (TRS) at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Menlo Park Division, is seeking a full-time Clinical Psychologist to work in-person, primarily in the Men’s Trauma Recovery Program (MTRP) which falls under the umbrella of TRS. The MTRP is a 20-bed men’s residential PTSD treatment unit. During the pandemic the bed number has been 11. Residents on this unit are generally psychiatrically complex with a diagnosis of PTSD and co-occurring conditions as well as a history of multiple traumas.
Treatment is comprehensive and includes medical, psychopharmacological, spiritual, recreational, and psychological approaches. Alternative treatments that have typically been offered include art, dog training, yoga, and cycling. Some of the treatment during the pandemic has been through telehealth while some has been in-person. This is a dynamic treatment setting that values innovation and close collaboration in the provision of treatment which is primarily group treatment with additional individual work as needed (e.g., trauma work, CBT-I, DBT skills coaching, panic/anxiety, OCD treatment, cognitive testing). This is a primarily clinical role working within an interdisciplinary team.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Screening program applicants
- Conducting intake assessments
- Facilitating/co-facilitating therapy groups
- Trauma work utilizing CPT and PE
- Involvement in patient treatment team meetings
- Supervision of students (need to be CA licensed to supervise interns and fellows)
- Treatment coordination
- Assessments as needed
- Collaborating with referral sources and other professionals involved in Veteran’s aftercare
In addition to these primary responsibilities, there is a wide range of opportunities to be involved in different ways in the provision of clinical care in this setting depending on the candidate’s interests and areas of expertise. The ideal candidate will have experience in CPT, PE, DBT, and substance use treatment, enjoy working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary setting, demonstrate flexibility, be able to adapt to changing priorities throughout the day, take initiative, and be a team player. There could be opportunities to be involved in research and/or assessment depending on the candidate’s interest.
Salary
$125,185 - $176,300 per year
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Telework: Available.
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 period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) –
Please contact Alisa.Merriott@va.gov for more information or applying.
