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Psychologist
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Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, 36136, USA
Listed on 2026-09-27
Listing for:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Psychology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary
The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) is a consolidated health care system that includes VA Medical Centers in Montgomery and Tuskegee Alabama as well as Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in:
Dothan Alabama
- Ft. Rucker Alabama
- Monroeville Alabama
- Montgomery Alabama and Columbus Georgia.
The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) is a consolidated health care system that includes VA Medical Centers in Montgomery and Tuskegee Alabama as well as Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in:
Dothan Alabama
- Ft. Rucker Alabama
- Monroeville Alabama
- Montgomery Alabama and Columbus Georgia.
- Major duties include - but are not limited to the following:
Provides screening - assessment - diagnosis - and treatment of mental disorders - as well as other Axis I conditions - with an emphasis on the application of evidence-based psychotherapy approaches proven effective for the condition of focus and the population assigned - Performs psychological assessment and interpretation of results to inform treatment planning - as appropriate to the needs of the mental health program assigned
- Provides screening for cognitive deficits to address specific functional questions or to determine if a referral for a complete neuropsychological evaluation or dementia assessment is needed
- Participates fully in peer review - assessing the quality of professional psychology standards provided in the organization
- Responsible for identification of patient problems requiring consultation with other multidisciplinary medical center staff and making appropriate referrals
- Assures that appropriate referrals to specialty programs - including community resources - are accomplished
- Promotes patient independence and achievement of optimal health through appropriate psychosocial education and community referrals
- Participates fully in educational development through staff and section meetings
- Providing and - where appropriate - referring patients - families and significant others for counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention
- Assumes responsibility for professional development by attending relevant training and regularly reviewing the literature to improve clinical competencies.
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