Updated September 17 th , 2026
Hematology/Oncology – Elective Rotation Supervisor: Lauren Wakabayashi, PsyD
The Hematology/Oncology Service at VALB provides systemic therapies for Veterans diagnosed with cancer, along with management of other non-cancerous blood-related disorders. Mental Health Integration (MHI) is a part of the multidisciplinary approach (including social work, registered dietician services, chaplaincy, pharmacy and palliative treatment) to care for Veterans who receive a new diagnosis, change in prognosis or a recurrence, and for those in remission. Veterans are seen by MHI providers outpatient and while inpatient in the main medical center. We meet with Veteran’s in-person or through telehealth depending on their preference. We receive consults from not only hematology/oncology providers, but from other oncology/specialty providers throughout VALB. Fellows will be able to advance their skills in clinical health psychology by working with Veterans diagnosed with cancer. The fellow will evaluate and facilitate treatment based on the expressed needs of the Veteran related to mental health concerns due to cancer-related distress. Not only will fellows be able to conduct services in an outpatient setting, but there may also be the option to see individuals while they are admitted for care and/or while receiving treatment in the infusion clinic. These skills can be applied to not only cancer patients, but other medically complex patient populations. EBP opportunities include CBT, ACT, Meaning-Centered Therapy. This is not an assessment focused rotation, however, continued assessment for suicide risk (Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale) and using screeners (e.g., PHQ-9 and GAD-7, etc.) at visits may be utilized.
NOTE : This rotation requires the fellow to be on campus for in-person clinical services.
6) Clinical Neuropsychology (Specialty Accredited, 2-Year) Supervisors: Spring Flores Johnson, PhD; Christine Kim, PhD; Erin Moniz, PhD, ABPP-CN The goal of the Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship is to provide training that will prepare a doctoral-level psychologist to function at an advanced level and independently as a licensed- and board-certification-eligible Clinical Neuropsychologist working with an adult population at a VA or other health care setting. The Neuropsychology Clinic provides neuropsychological assessment for Veterans across the adult lifespan with a range of referrals. Veterans have a broad range of injuries, disabilities, and chronic health conditions. These may include mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, vascular cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body disease, other causes of dementia, encephalopathy, stroke, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury (TBI), polytrauma, motor disorders, neuromuscular and autoimmune disorders, other CNS neurological disorders, and related disorders. Veterans often present with co-morbid history of mental health, substance abuse, and/or other medical conditions. Primary sources of referrals are primary care, neurology, psychiatry, and limited TBI rehabilitation.
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