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At the Columbus VA we honor those who serve through our unwavering commitment to provide the Excellent Care that every Veteran deserves. Columbus VA is a Veterancentric ambulatory care center, where our doctors, nurses and staff fully consider the comprehensive needs of Every Veteran. At the Columbus VA, we consider it our mission to do everything we can, Every Time, to positively affect the lives of Veterans.
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.
The incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program, up to $120,000 depending on the amount of verified qualifying debt balance and funding availability. Eligibility to apply does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Approval for EDRP awards are subject to the availability of funding and other qualifying factors. Please contact Human Resources at this ambulatory care center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
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10/12/2017 to 10/23/2017
$88,375 - $114,886 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Position requires occasional travel to local prisons. Some of the prisons include Noble Correctional Center, Marion Correctional Center, London Correctional Center, and Southeast Correctional Center. Travel to these destinations typically occurs about once per month and involves use of a government vehicle.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
13
No
757-17-004E-2018365-BU
481822500
Hours of duty 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Functional Statement Title: Staff Psychologist
The Staff Psychologist is part of the Integrated Behavioral Health Division, a Division of the Behavioral Health Services Care Line at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center, Columbus, Ohio. The major duty of this position is Compensation and Pension examinations. Other duties include:
- Applies psychologist testing and clinical interviewing to formulate professional opinions and determine appropriate mental health diagnoses and the impact on social and occupational functioning for Compensation & Pension exams.
- Develops collaborative, recovery focused treatment plans.
- Provides professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health.
- Develops comprehensive evaluative reports for the purpose of compensation and pension determination.
Physical Requirements
Use of fingers; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other eye; working closely with others.
Basic Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- English language proficiency (written and spoken)
- Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required.
- Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
- 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).
- Successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program accredited by the American Psychological Association or a VHA psychology internship program 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.
- Respecialization Program - a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and completion of a respecialization program (include documentation of an approved APA or CPA internship completed as part of the respecialization program).
NOTE: Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area consistent with the assignment.
NOTE 2: Veterans Health Administration facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships pre-1979 are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement.
Preferred Experience
Prior professional experience in providing clinical services to Veterans preferred.
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.
Grade Determination
GS-13 grade requires two years post doctoral experience with licensure.
References
VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G18, Psychologist Qualification Standard which
may be found in the 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.
Seasonal Influenza Prevention Program
To prevent and control seasonal influenza and it's associated complications, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) expects all Health Care Personnel (HCP) to receive an annual influenza vaccination. Those HCP unable or unwilling to be vaccinated are required to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 recommend the grade and salary for new appointments.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Other (VA Form 2850c)
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
to make sure 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, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
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 2018365.
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.
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.
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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, October 23, 2017 to receive consideration.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 2018365
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. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?