Psychologist - Part-time
Company: Valor Healthcare, Inc.
Location: Gardena
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:About UsOur mission is simple: to provide quality
healthcare to America's veterans through our healing focus,
indebted hearts, and tireless resolve.Valor Healthcare operates
more than 30 VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the
United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs. Valor provides a full range of medical services to
veterans through the operations of CBOCs, tailored to meet the
specific needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set
of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory,
telehealth, behavioral health, and more.Valor is different because
of our people.Our leadership team is compromised of veterans and
clinician leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and
world-class patient experience for our Nation's Heroes.Many of our
colleagues have veterans in their families or are veterans
themselves, resulting in an individual commitment to customer
service that is second to none.Position SummaryDiagnoses and treats
mental and behavioral health conditions. Provides supervision as
needed to Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and social workers
including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, short-term,
solution focused counseling, education and referral for resources
and benefits, and case management. Develops program content and
organizes & leads activities planned to enhance social development
of individual members and accomplishment of group goals.
Collaborates with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and
Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including
family/caregiver, VA, and community based services involved in
developing the patient care plan.8 Hours per week (.2FTE)Core
ResponsibilitiesExamines patient for symptoms of organic,
congenital, or acquired disorders and determines nature and
extent.Performs comprehensive examinations.Maintains
confidentiality of patient data and information.Orders and performs
diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and interprets test
results for deviations from normal and provides follow up
care.Refers patient to the VA medical specialist when
indicated.Refers patient to the CBOC Psychiatrist or Physician for
prescription of medication and medication maintenance when
required.Develop and implement patient management plans and assists
in provision of continuity of care through the PCMM (Primary Care
Management Module).Evaluates patients records from medical
providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing
rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.Responsible for
participating in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement
activities and staff meetings.Completes any and all clinical
reminders "due" at the time of each patient visit.Fulfill
compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG),
Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab
compliance and other related items.Remain focused on achieving
excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA
guidelines.Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran
and his/her family, both in person and over the phone, as well as
to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.Participate in the
clinic's outreach events to help support the clinic's enrollment
initiatives.Support patient enrollment and retention in
appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits.Embrace and support
new initiatives, whether clinical or operational..
Requirements:QualificationsDoctor of Psychology Degree, from an APA
approved program (with APA approved internship).Minimum, 1-year of
practice (treating adult patients).Valid, unrestricted license in
the state of desired employment.Current certification in Basic
Cardiac Life Support (Must be renewed annually/as required).This is
considered a safety sensitive position.Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Keywords: Valor Healthcare, Inc., Gardena , Psychologist - Part-time, Healthcare , Gardena, California
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