The RRTP LPMHC serves as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. In addition, the clinician will provide direct care, assessment, and treatment where indicated and as such functions as a treatment team member.
Diagnoses mental disorders, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for maintenance of medical disorders. Among the modalities provided are individual, family, and group psychotherapies. The incumbent may be involved limitedly in program evaluation and/or research functions.
Has a generic understanding of social dynamics and use a wide range of treatment modalities, including crisis intervention, individual case work, group work, patient education, confrontation, supportive therapy, family therapy, discharge planning, and knowledge of aftercare treatment resources. The treatment modality shall be consistent with the needs, goals, resident preferences and objectives of each case.
Obtains a thorough working knowledge of aftercare rehabilitation community treatment resources and makes appropriate referrals. The incumbent makes every effort to link patients to the appropriate resource and to implement the aftercare plan. The incumbent serves as a liaison between the residential setting and other VA and community resources. The incumbent advises significant others about community resources available to them as well as providing information about VA programs and resources.
Accountable for timely documentation, proper clinical file recording, case work services rendered, exploration surveys with beneficiaries and the provision of service summaries.
Conducts biopsychosocial intake assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members.
Is an active participant in the treatment planning process with other RRTP disciplines (e.g., medicine, pharmacy, Chaplaincy, Peer Support, vocational rehabilitation, recreational rehabilitation, nursing) and will develop individual treatment plans with the resident.
Participates in discharge planning with other disciplines and will be responsible for ensuring that discharge plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate.
Provides individual, family, and group counseling as appropriate.
Provides consultation/education to Veterans and families on community resources and VA benefits.
Acts as a consultant to other team/staff members.
Acts as liaison between VA and community resources, to include marketing and public relation duties as needed.
Provides case management to Veterans and families, as needed, throughout the continuum of care.
Provides measurement-based assessment and care using VA accepted procedures and instruments.
Provides a full range of therapy services within commonly accepted standards of clinical practice which includes case work, individual, family and group counseling, discharge planning, case management and other services as appropriate.
Provides wellness/prevention education and facilitate patient/family support groups as appropriate.
Coordinates treatment and communicates with the care lines to facilitate continuity of care for Veterans.
Participates in committee assignments, as deemed necessary by the service manager.
Maintains data, documentation, and statistical compilations to comply with National Directive, TJC, CARF, VA, and medical center policy and procedures.
Assists patients and their significant others with coping and dealing with the loss and grief experiences in disability, terminal illness, and death.
Documents interventions and activities in patients' clinical record utilizing CPRS or other record keeping system used by the VA and ensure appropriate hand-off when transferring of patient care.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 53411-A & 53412-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified applicant.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact michael.warner3@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Starting at $62,794 Per Year (GS 00)
