Clinical Psychologist - Suicide Prevention - Colorful Colorado, Sign-on Bonus

Job description

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Identifies Veterans at risk for suicide, tracks appointments, and coordinates enhanced care as needed
Educates providers, Veterans, families, and members of the community about risk factors and warning
signs for suicide and identifies treatment options.
Responsible for the Suicide Prevention Program nationally required duties which encompasses planning,
administering, and monitoring of national suicide prevention program.
Manages and controls the use of data related to the Suicide Prevention Program regarding day-to-day
functions, program evaluation, the development of policies and procedures, and prepares reports and
statistics for the facility, regional and national use.

Requirements:
United States Citizenship
Current, full and unrestricted psychology license from any US state or District of Columbia
Have successfully completed an APA or CPA-accredited professional psychology internship training
program
Demonstrated multidisciplinary experience with inpatient and/or outpatient care services in acute
psychological care settings

About Grand Junction, Colorado and the VA Medical Center:
The Grand Junction VAMC services those who serve our country providing critical medical services including acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient care. The facility consists of 53-bed capabilities for surgical procedures, specialty care, mental health in/outpatient services, as well as a Community Living Center, and social programs and services. The service area encompasses western Colorado and eastern Utah regions and includes the primary VAMC plus four satellite clinics.

Grand Junction is an outdoor recreational hub; a medium-size metro area set in the high desert and mesas of the Rocky Mountains. Come enjoy the majestic beauty and mild climate of the western Colorado canyons and countryside. Recognized as 2024’s #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado by USA Today, Grand Junction is worth checking out.

• Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Strong work/life balance at a mid-sized facility with a strong patient focus
• Paid Time Off: Accrual of annual leave/PTO and sick leave plus 11 paid federal holidays + Excellent Federal Benefits