OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's
promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his
widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are
America's Veterans.
Note: Relocation/Recruitment incentives has been authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Summary
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's
promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his
widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are
America's Veterans.
Note: Relocation/Recruitment incentives has been authorized for highly qualified applicants.
The incumbent will serve as a fully qualified staff
psychiatrist at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) providing
recovery-oriented care to Veterans who are admitted acutely to the 53-bed
mental health inpatient program for stabilization of psychiatric symptoms. The incumbent will be housed within the
Inpatient Program, aligned under the Mental Health Care line and will work
full-time on the inpatient unit. The 53
bed capacity is split between a 32 bed general inpatient unit and a 21 bed unit
that focuses on geriatric care. The
position involves working on both units.
This staff psychiatrist will work on an interdisciplinary academic mental
health team treating Veterans with a full range of diagnosis including mood
disorders, PTSD, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use
disorders and neurocognitive disorders. Average daily caseloads vary from 8-12
patients per team. Duties include, but
not limited to, psychiatric evaluations and psychiatric medication
management. Additionally, great
opportunities to be involved in the educational mission of the MEDVAMC exist by
serving as a rotation supervisor for Baylor College of Medicine trainees as
well as involvement in didactic courses.
All psychiatrists, both inpatient and outpatient clinicians, within the
Mental Health Care Line share on-call responsibilities with approximately 3-4
weekends per year and one weekday per month.
Work Schedule; Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. - 4:30pm
Functional Statement Title/#: Mental Health Care Line Physician - Psychiatrist
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Physical Requirements: Light Lifting (15lbs and under); Light Carrying (15lbs and under), use of fingers and both hands required; walking (up to 3 hours); standing (up to 3 hours); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; Hearing (aid permitted); mental and emotional stability.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Degree of doctor of medicine
or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine
or osteopathic medicine.
Current, full and
unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State,
Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of
Columbia.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,
AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic;
religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical
competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and
experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying
experience, including volunteer experience.
Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part
II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.This can be found in the local Human
Resources Office.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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.
Additional information
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to
fill additional vacancies.
VA encourages persons with
disabilities to apply. The health
related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the
Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This
link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice:VHA
physician brochure.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of 26 days per leave year (1 day per pay period).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting
documentation will be reviewed. Please
follow all instructions carefully. Errors
or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
In
describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your
experience.
NOTE: Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This
link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice:VHA
physician brochure.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of 26 days per leave year (1 day per pay period).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): ·Other (10-2850 - APPLICATION FOR PHYSICIANS, DENTISTS, PODIATRISTS, OPTOMETRISTS AND CHIROPRACTORS) ·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·Cover Letter ·DD-214 ·OF-306 ·Other Veterans Document ·SF-15 ·SF-50 ·Transcript
Please use this checklist to ensure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' 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 your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty
service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable,
general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally,
disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as
widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15
"Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as
stated on the form. For more information, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1917428.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All
applicants are encouraged to apply online but may apply via Fax (instructions are below). You may also express your interest, obtain additional
information about the position, or seek application assistance by emailing your
C.V. to Clarissa Carey, HR Specialist at Clarissa.Carey@va.gov
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 to received consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS
account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your
USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational
questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your
application package.
NOTE: It is
your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is
submitted prior to the closing date.
To
verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link for this
position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the
documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has
sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several
hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click
Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your
resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application
will be incomplete.
Mental Health Care Line
2002 Holcombe
Houston, TX 77030
Next steps
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on “Application Status.” For a more detailed update of your status, click on “more information.” Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): ·Other (10-2850 - APPLICATION FOR PHYSICIANS, DENTISTS, PODIATRISTS, OPTOMETRISTS AND CHIROPRACTORS) ·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·Cover Letter ·DD-214 ·OF-306 ·Other Veterans Document ·SF-15 ·SF-50 ·Transcript
Please use this checklist to ensure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' 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 your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty
service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable,
general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally,
disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as
widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15
"Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as
stated on the form. For more information, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1917428.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All
applicants are encouraged to apply online but may apply via Fax (instructions are below). You may also express your interest, obtain additional
information about the position, or seek application assistance by emailing your
C.V. to Clarissa Carey, HR Specialist at Clarissa.Carey@va.gov
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 to received consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS
account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your
USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational
questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your
application package.
NOTE: It is
your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is
submitted prior to the closing date.
To
verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link for this
position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the
documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has
sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several
hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click
Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your
resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application
will be incomplete.
Mental Health Care Line
2002 Holcombe
Houston, TX 77030
Next steps
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on “Application Status.” For a more detailed update of your status, click on “more information.” Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
