Clinical Psychologist (Primary Care)
Location: Martinsburg West Virginia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is employing Clinical Psychologist (Primary Care) right now, this vacancy will be placed in West Virginia. More details about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number
(VIN): 863000
Salary:
To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based! on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The
Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you ! to your country's service.
If you are transitioning f! rom the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA.
The VA is committed to hiring Veterans
.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are
I
ntegrity,
C
ommitment,
A
dvocacy,
R
espect and
E
xcellence ("
I CARE
").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to
http://www.va.gov/jobs/
.
PLEASE NOTE:
Qualified clinical trainees, residents, fellows, interns, etc. are! encouraged to apply; please follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) MAY be authorized.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship
English language proficiency
Background/suitability investigation
Physical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination
DUTIES:
A Staff Psychologists may be assigned to any VHA program and setting, including inpatient
or outpatient medicine, surgery, mental health, neurology,
rehabilitation medicine, geriatrics, Vet Centers, and the VHA National
Center for Organizational Development. Staff Psychologists diagnose
mental disorders, conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological
assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities and
provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders.
Among the modalities provided are individual, family, and group
psychotherapies, a! nd other interventions such as biofeedback,
psychological hypnosis,! and environmental interventions. They consult
with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.
Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation and/or
research activities.
The staff psychologist holds a state license to practice psychology
and has at least two years
postdoctoral work experience as a psychologist in the VHA or a
comparable professional setting. The psychologist applies advanced
professional psychological diagnostic methods and evidence-based
intervention strategies to a full range of patient problems in his/her
work setting. S/he has advanced knowledge of psychological diagnosis,
intervention, and behavioral health that qualifies him/her to provide
advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of
disciplines. The primary job functions of psychologists at this level
include the provision of direct psychological patient care, consultation
services on! difficult or complex cases, and education of staff and
trainee supervision. However, some psychologists functioning at this
level also have research obligations, associated with a university
faculty appointment, collateral supervisory responsibilities, and
limited administrative/managerial duties.
The incumbent will be assigned to Mental Health Service and will
practice in the Primary Care Clinic. In this environment, the incumbent
will be a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team with
responsibility for assessment, therapeutic intervention, case management
training, education and administration. However, incumbent may be
assigned additional responsibilities in other locations as directed by
the Psychology Executive. Additionally, the incumbent may supervise
psychology students enrolled in APA-approved doctoral programs.
The position requires knowledge of psychological tests, interview
strategies, beha! vioral observation, and other assessment tools as
appropriate to de! rive sound assessment and case conceptualization as
well as diagnostic impressions. Use of motivational interviewing is
encouraged.
Assessment outcomes feed the treatment planning process which follows
a recovery model orientation. Interventions include both individual
and group therapy with incorporation of evidenced-based practices.
Although the incumbent may oversee other professionals in a
consulting capacity, he or she functions primarily as a member of the
treatment team which collectively contribute to the therapeutic gains of
the patient. The incumbent is expected to promotes a psychotherapeutic
atmosphere among the professional staff.
Work Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm
Relocation expenses and/or incentives have not been authorized.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must meet the basic and grade
qualification requirements as outlined in VA Handb! ook, 5005, Part II,
Appendix G18 listed below
and
OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions at
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GS0100/0185.htm
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship -
Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates)
Education -
Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate
program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological
Association (APA). The specialty area of the degree must be consistent
with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. AND Have
successfully completed a professional psychology internship training
program that has been accredited by APA. Exceptions: (1) new VHA
psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for
APA accreditation are acceptab! le in fulfillment of the internship
requirement, provided that such! programs were sanctioned by the VHA
Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Central
Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an
intern and (2) VHA facilities who offered full one-year pre-doctoral
internship prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable
in fulfillment of the internship requirement.
Licensure -
At the full performance level (GS-13) hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to
practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory,
Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District
of Columbia.
Physical Standards -
Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Light lifting under 15 pounds, Light carrying, under 15 pounds, Both legs required (Prosthesis permitted), Pushing (2 hour), Hearing (aid permitted), Use of fingers, Walking (2 hours), Near vision correctable at 13Â" ! to 16Â" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Standing (1 hour).
A pre-employment physical examination is required for selected candidates.
English Language Proficiency -
Must be proficient in spoken and
written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 2,
section D, paragraph 5a.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
Creditable Experience
(a) Current Professional Psychology Practice. To be creditable, the
experience must be post-doctoral degree and must have required the use
of knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics associated
with current professional psychology practice. Creditable post-doctoral
degree experience can be obtained through employment as a psychologist
or through participating in a supervised post-doctoral psychology
training program. This may be evidenced by one or both of the
following:
1. Active professional practice. Active professional practice mea! ns paid/non-paid employment as a professional psychologist.
2.! A full, current, and unrestricted license.
(b) Quality of Experience. Experience is only creditable if it is
post-doctoral degree experience as a professional psychologist directly
related to the duties to be performed. Qualifying experience must also
be at a level comparable to professional psychology experience at the
next lower level.
(c) Part-time Experience. Part-time experience is creditable
according to its relationship to a full-time work week. For example, a
psychologist employed 20 hours per week, or on a ½ time basis, would
receive 1 full-time work week of credit for each 2 weeks of service.
(2) Post-Doctoral Degree Fellowships. Post-doctoral degree
fellowships are training programs in an advanced area of clinical
practice. Training as a fellow may substitute for creditable experience
on a year-for-year basis.
Grade Determinations - In addition to the basic requirements for
employme! nt, the following criteria must be met when determining the
grade of candidates.
GS-12:
Experience.
In addition to the basic requirements at the GS-11 level, at least 1 year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level. Individuals assigned as GS-12 psychologists may be in the process of obtaining licensure at the independent practice level. If unlicensed, the individual must be supervised by a licensed psychologist and the experience and supervision must meet the standards for psychology licensure. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, a wide range of professional psychological theories and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations.
2. Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies.
3. Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures.
Assignment. At the GS-12 level, unlicensed psychologis! ts practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, but with ! less need for consultation
GS-13:
(a) Licensure. Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to
practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory,
Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District
of Columbia.
(b) Experience. In addition to the experience requirements at the
GS-12 level (Knowledge of, and ability to apply, a wide range of
professional psychological theories and assessment methods to a variety
of patient populations; Ability to develop coherent treatment
strategies; Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures), at least 1
additional year of experience as a psychologist equivalent to the next
lower grade level. In addition the candidate must demonstrate the
following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional
psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient
populations.
2. Abil! ity to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health.
3. Knowledge of clinical research literature.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Salary to be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION:
Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. [If applicable]
NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of E! ducation in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for! this position. You can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veteran's Preference
: When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of com! pensation for service-connected disability. If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to
http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete appli! cation packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualificatio! ns for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered:
http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp
.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may! be used to fill additional vacancies.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS:
Appointment to this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion
of a Background Investigation. Candidates selected may be
fingerprinted prior to appointment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A
drug test may be required for any applicant tentatively selected from
outside the VA Medical Center. All applicants tentatively selected for
VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis
to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who
refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. After
appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug
use. Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical
examination.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs! .
If you interested on this vacancy just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:12:04 GMT
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