STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST GS 12/13
Location: Newington Connecticut
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is looking of STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST GS 12/13 right now, this occupation will be placed in Connecticut. More details about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 857261 (Include # on all documents)
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have born! e the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is a GS! 13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected fo! r this vacancy is in the range of GS 12 to GS 13. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination & designated and-or-Radom Drug Testing
English Language Proficiency required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
Doctoral Degree in Psychology Accredited by APA
License to Practice Psychology DUTIES:
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday schedule to be negotiated, with expectation for 4 hours of 24 hours to occur on Saturdays (Sat component of position would begin by July 1, 2013)
Newington Campus
The incumbent will have clinical and programmatic activities subsumed under this position are conducted as part of a p! rogram designed for neuropsychological evaluations under the direction of the Associate Chief, Psychology Service (Newington Campus), through the Chief, Psychology Service and the Director, Mental Health Care Line. The goal of this program is to provide assessment and collaborative mental health services with respect to addressing the mental health needs of veterans with a neuropsychological emphasis. For the present posting, we are seeking a full-time psychologist with a background in clinical neuropsychology.
Clinical Responsibilities :
- Provides a full range of diagnostic services, mostly including neuropsychological and psychological assessments and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. This responsibility will primarily involve services at the Newington campus.
- Performs evaluations for veterans with a variety of psychological conditions including but not limited to neuropsychological prob! lems, PTSD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorder! s. These evaluations utilize a comprehensive diagnostic interview, review of available records, collateral contact when available, and a battery of psychological and neuropsychological measures.
- Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or Healthcare System, as appropriate.
- Consult with and serve as a resource for other professional personnel concerning the need for and development of psychological and neuropsychological services. This may include consultation for research protocols.
1. May hold faculty appointment at affiliated university, Yale and University of Connecticut.
2. Provides clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training to include predoctoral and postdoctoral psychology trainees.
3. Involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee.
4. Actively involved in the training ! of medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students, fellows and other graduate or post-graduate trainees, as appropriate.
5. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned.
Research/Program Evaluation
1. Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance processes.
2. Plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs and/or collaborations in research programs related to area of interest.
3. Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings, as assigned.
4. Prepares and/or assists in the preparations of RFPÂ's and grant proposals, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply
QUALIFYING GRADE ELEMENTS:
- Doctoral degree in ! clinical or counseling psychology from APA Accredited Graduate Program ! in an area of training consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. This position is specifically targeting a clinical neuropsychologist.
- Internship in professional psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
- At least one or more years of clinical experience comparable to what one would get in a VA setting, either by post-doctoral employment or one or more years of employment as a psychologist. The ideal candidate will have post-doctoral training meeting board certification criteria (ABPP) in this specialty area.
- Professional Psychology Licensure: Must hold a full, current and unrestricted license to practice Psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the US, or the District of Columbia.
Citizenship: C itizen of the United States . (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in acc! ordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
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.
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 .
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-12. In addition to the basic requirements ast 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 standars for psychology licensure.
GS-13. Licensure - You must 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. Experience: In addition to the experience requirements at the GS-12 level, at least 1 additional year of experience as a psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level.
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
- Knowledge of, and ability to apply, a wide range of professional psychological theories and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skill base in behavioral medicine, providing brief i! ntervention and crisis management interventions as required. Has prior experience in evaluating clinical neuropsychological issues and demonstrates knowledge of the clinical literature related to this area.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skill base in clinical neuropsychology. Has prior experience in clinical neuropsychology and demonstrates knowledge of the clinical literature related to these specialties
- Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations.
- Ability to provide professional advice, consultation, and training in areas related to neuropsychology specifically and behavioral health broadly.
- Advanced knowledge of clinical research literature.
- Demonstrates ability to collaborate with others in the conduct of clinical research, program development and education of trainees and other healthcare professionals.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS CAN BE FOUND IN VA HANDBOOK 5005
References : Input applicable reference and links. For example: VA HANDBOOK 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G18, PSYCHOLOGIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated March 2006.
REFERENCES : http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/T38Hybrid/QualStandards.htm
Exceptions: (1) new VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable 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 internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be accepta! ble in fulfillment of the internship requirement.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants 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 accordingly. 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.
When ap! plying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on t! heir application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cit! e specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Performance Based Interviews (PBI) may be used. For more information visit the following website http://www.va.gov/pbi . BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at 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.
Receiving Se! rvice Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees! earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. 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.
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