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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
04/22/2024 to 05/03/2024
$150,975 - $196,270 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
Yes
Yes
CBTD-12391747-24-TL
787816300
Current, Permanent Boston VA Healthcare system Employees only.
The staff position is in the Behavioral Science Division, National Center for PTSD, at the Jamaica Plain campus of the VA Boston Healthcare System. The Incumbent will conduct scientific investigations and contribute to both generation and dissemination of knowledge in support of the research and educational missions of the National Center for PTSD. The overall objective is to advance prevention, understanding, and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other consequences of traumatic stress.
The focus of research is: 1) the role of social and family support in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and mechanisms through which such support might enhance PTSD treatment outcomes and 2) the systemic factors that impact the use of family-inclusive treatment approaches within healthcare systems, particularly the VHA.
Research Responsibilities (80% of time)
Research - 80%
1. Generates grant proposals - monitors request for funding applications (RFA)from internal and external federal and private foundations and responds to matched area of interest request.
2. Responds to RFA by defining project with goals and aims, developing study design, identifying collaborators, identifying potential resources, developing data analysis strategies, and submitting for funding.
3. Serves as Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on grants related to traumatic stress and PTSD.
4. Prepares and ensures compliance with all research regulatory requirements.
5. Prepares and submits initial, ongoing, and final reporting documents in accordance with local VA Research and grant funding agency requirements.
6. Manages lab operations and supervises research staff including ensuring that all research staff are appropriately certified and/or credentialed.
7 . Manages data collection and databases. 8. Performs complex data analyses using SPSS, R, SAS, and/or MPlus statistical programs. 9. Submits journal articles as author. 10. Presents scientific works at professional conferences or invited professional events. 11. Serves on local or national research focused committees including editorial boards, grant review panels, and regulatory boards.
1. Academic/Teaching/Training (5% effort) - Will hold a faculty appointment at Boston University School of Medicine. - Provides multidisciplinary supervision as needed.
2. Clinical Care/Clinical Supervision
(10% effort)
- Provides clinical supervision to Psychology trainees working within the PTSD Clinical Team
- May provide direct clinical care within PTSD Clinical Team contexts. 3.
Other (5% effort)
- May serve on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces, as requested.
- Actively participates in local, state, and/or national professional organizations, assuming leadership roles, as appropriate.
- Attends relevant Psychology and Research Service meetings, as requested.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Functional Statement #: 523-F05203
EDRP Authorized: Contact Karen Chapman at Karen.chapman@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
(2) Quality of Experience. Experience is only creditable if it is post-doctoral experience as a professional psychologist directly related to the duties to be performed. Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to or exceeding professional psychology experience at the next lower level
Psychologist Clinician Investigator, GS-14 (a) Experience. At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, appropriate scientific methods in the design and execution of basic and applied research.
2. Ability to coordinate work across multiple settings.
3. Ability to convey scientific concepts and methodological principles to individuals with diverse levels of technical expertise.
(c) Assignment. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Psychologist Clinician Investigators have achieved significant professional recognition by making published scientific contributions to research projects with potential for substantial impact. In addition to active involvement in peer-reviewed research and other peer review activities as noted above, this recognition must be demonstrated by attainment of at least three of the following: multiple publications in peer-reviewed professional literature; a consistent record of presentation of findings at national scientific meetings; attainment of an academic appointment at an affiliated medical school or local university, usually at the rank of associate professor or equivalent; or responsibility for multiple funded research projects with evidence of sustainability. Examples include but are not limited to psychologists assigned to research programs at the local, VISN or National level, including Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Care programs (MIRECCs), Centers of Excellence (CoEs), the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or similar research-focused settings. Psychologist clinician investigators are actively involved as principal investigators or coprincipal investigators in peer-reviewed VA, National Institutes of Health (NIH), or comparably rigorous intramural or extramurally funded research programs. Psychologist Clinician Investigator responsibilities include peer review activities for VA and non-VA research, such as grant review for VA or NIH proposals, local research service committees or boards (such as R&D Service, HSR&D Service, or IRB), and service as a consulting editor (i.e., on an editorial board) for peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred Experience: use of electrophysiological and psychophysiological methods preferred
References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G18
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.
Physical Requirements: Must be in overall good health, able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. Applicants must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience, and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others. The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Extended periods of sitting at a computer station. Rigid deadlines and the need for high degree of accuracy, high stress situations, and the ability to adapt work plans based on status
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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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Receiving Service Credit or 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Resume
Proof of Licensure
SF-50
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Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
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 full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/03/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12391747.
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