Join Our Team as a Home-Based Primary Care Staff Psychologist
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Application
Details
Posted: 02-Aug-24
Location: North Little Rock, Arkansas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Psychologist
Psychology
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Internal Number: 1251028
Join Our Team as a Home-Based Primary Care Staff Psychologist!
Are you passionate about delivering personalized care to veterans in the comfort of their own homes? Do you have a strong commitment to supporting older adults with cognitive changes and their families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Home-Based Primary Care Staff Psychologist!
Position: Home-Based Primary Care Staff Psychologist Location: Eugene Towbin Healthcare Center | North Little Rock, Arkansas Department: Home-Based Primary Care Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us:
Home Based Primary Care consists of the health care services provided to Veterans in their home. This program is for Veterans who need team based in-home support for ongoing diseases and illnesses that affect their health and daily activities.
Our Home-Based Primary Care program is dedicated to providing comprehensive medical and psychological care to veterans in their homes. With a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life, our interdisciplinary team delivers patient-centered care that addresses the unique needs of each individual.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct in-home assessments to evaluate psychological and emotional well-being, cognitive functioning, and support needs of veterans.
Provide individual and family counseling to address a range of psychological and interpersonal issues, including coping with cognitive changes and managing chronic health conditions.
Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and occupational therapists, to develop and implement integrated care plans.
Offer education and support to family members and caregivers, including connecting them with community resources and services that may be beneficial for the veteran's care and well-being.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and care coordination activities to ensure continuity of care and effective communication among team members.
Document assessments, interventions, and recommendations in electronic health records in a timely and accurate manner.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution.
Current and active license as a psychologist in any U.S. State or Territory
Experience working with older adults, particularly those with cognitive changes and complex medical needs, is preferred.
Comfortable with and capable of working in alternate worksites, including conducting in-home visits as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families.
Commitment to cultural competence and sensitivity in working with diverse populations, including veterans from different backgrounds and military experiences.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development
Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of veterans and their families
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality, personalized care to veterans in their homes, we invite you to join our team at the Eugene Towbin Health Center. Apply today to become a valued member of our dedicated team of healthcare professionals!
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.