Join Our Team as a Home-Based Primary Care Staff Psychologist

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: Mental Health | 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!

Bringing Care to Where Veterans Call Home!

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service