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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Biloxi, MS
Salary: $57,408.00 - $106,369.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
Phone: (228)523-4598

JOB SUMMARY:

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Clinical Psychologist (Pain Management), Full Time, Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, Biloxi, MS:  Monday thru Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm); Grade to be determined by the Professional Standards Board.    Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):  744250.   Closing Date:  September 28, 2012 

                                                        

                                                          Location:  Biloxi, MS

 

This position is located at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Biloxi, Mississippi. This setting for the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System spans south Mississippi, south Alabama and the Florida panhandle. The position is ideal for those who those enjoy working on integrative, multidisciplinary teams, utilizing evidence based therapies within a recovery oriented approach. The position will encompass a significant amount of integrative treatment, and the position requires a person who is well versed in a variety of evidence-based therapies or one who is seeking further experience with these approaches. Funding is available for learning new therapies and attending conferences.

 

This opening provides the incumbent psychologist with discretion in building their own caseloads and clinics, participating in psychology Master's, pre- doctoral, post-doctoral training programs, and research. Psychologists are full members of the medical staff.

 

The Mississippi Gulf Coast overlooks the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and 62 miles of scenic shoreline including the world's longest (26 miles) man-made beach - started by nature, improved by man. Explore the Coast's rich heritage from the American Indians to the modern day blending of cultures including cuisine, attractions, and events. ( http://www.gulfcoast.org/)

The optimal candidate will have a broad variety of assessment and therapy skills, including training in Evidenced Based Therapies. The incumbent will function as a key member of the multidisciplinary pain management team and provide individual and group psychotherapy for Veterans with chronic pain. In addition, the candidate may carry a general mental health workload as needed and provided treatment services through the use of Tele-Video equipment to our remote outpatient clinics and other VA authorized treatment facilities. Eligible recent post-docs and other new graduates are encouraged to apply.

 

Psychology Service, VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, has an outstanding team of providers. Psychology Service is also fully integrated into the leadership of the health care system, and provides administrative oversight into psychological/neuropsychological/vocational services, as well as EAP and all system research administration. We are a dynamic and visionary team of professionals committed to excellence in treatment and prevention activities.

 

As a VA professional Clinical Psychologist, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.

 

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .

 

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?

 

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .  

 

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

 

 

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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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U. S. Citizenship

Must pass pre-employment examination

English Language Proficiency required

Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required

Background and-or Security Investigation required