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Identification Number (VIN): VU-17-CAF 1966699
06/02/2017 to 06/22/2017
$91,529 - $118,987 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
VU-17-CAF-1966688
471052100
Extended Care & Rehabilitation Service Line/Rehabilitation Psychology, serving Veterans with a wide range of neurocognitive disorders, polytrauma severity and co-morbid psychological disorders, throughout the post-acute rehabilitation continuum of care. The psychologist will provide diagnostic interviews, assessments, psychotherapy, and psychoeducation for adult patients with complex medical issues, TBI/polytrauma, stroke, and amputations. Additional responsibilities include interdisciplinary consultation and may include participation in the psychology practicum student, intern and postdoctoral fellow training program (i.e., supervising practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows).
Work Schedule: 1st Shift 08:00 am to 4:30 pm
Functional Statement Title/#: Psychologist, 00000
Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary. The employee may sit comfortably in an office or clinic to perform the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, bending, and carrying light items such as papers, books, etc.
Basic Requirements:
(1) Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.
OR
(2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition,
successfully complete a respecialization program (including documentation of an
approved internship completed as part of the respecialization program) meeting
both of the following conditions:
(a) the respecialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA
accredited doctoral program; and
(b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with
the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.
NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate
documenting the completion of the respecialization program, which includes
completion of an APA or CPA internship.
AND
Internship
(a) Have
successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program
that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and
that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be
employed.
OR
(b) 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 Office of Academic
Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern;
OR
(c) VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships
prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of
the internship requirement;
OR
(d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or
CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire
only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of
Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the
assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board
certified, the employee is required to maintain board certification.)
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.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Salary Determinations:
To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G18, PSYCHOLOGIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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.
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.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
GS-13 Staff Psychologist (Full Performance Level)
(a) Experience. At least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations.
2. Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health.
3. Knowledge of clinical research literature.
(c) Assignment. This is the full performance level for staff psychologists. At this level, psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services, consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate. They may be assigned to any VHA program and setting, such as inpatient or outpatient medicine, primary care, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, geriatrics, Compensation and Pension, Vet Centers, and the VHA National Center for Organization Development. Psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological 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 and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions. Psychologists consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation, teaching, training, and research activities.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Other (All applicants are required to submit a VA Form 10-2850c )
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
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 Thursday, June 22, 2017 to receive 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.
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