Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 747831
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
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.
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Psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. Among the modalities provided are individual, family, and group psychotherapies, and other interventions such as biofeedback, psychological hypnosis, and environmental interventions. They consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities.
The Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC) is located in the Mental Health Service and serves to 1) assist in implementation of policies and procedures from the National Recovery Coordinator (NRC) and to 2) facilitate implementation and deliver recovery oriented services in Mental Health programs. This includes education of providers and veterans and their families on recovery and evaluation of implementation efforts.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply
A relocation incentive of $5,000 has been authorized for this position
This position is covered by the Bargaining Unit
Work Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week