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The Psychologist (Clinical-PTSD Lead) position is located at TVHS, Nashville, TN.
The Clinical Psychologist-PTSD Lead reports to the PTSD Program Manager within the Mental Health Care Line, and ultimately to the Chief, Psychology Section. Duties include:
11/09/2018 to 12/31/2018
$61,218 - $113,428 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
13
No
Yes
CBAJ-10339523-19-PSH
515768700
Overseeing clinical/admin operations in the PTSD program and clinical care management functions of the PTSD specialty care team and the establishment of program monitors/outcome and other local/National data sources measurements.
Consulting with discipline-specific leaders.
Providing leadership/guidance regarding PTSD program planning/outcome/evaluation/staff development activities.
Assisting the PTSD Program Manager and the Chief, Psychology Section in the design/development/implementation of clinical programs for providers and in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects.
Facilitating/coordinating/establishing/maintaining therapeutic relationships/providing treatment for Veterans diagnosed with PTSD.
Providing a full range of PTSD services to patients exposed to adult and/or childhood trauma and full range of therapeutic interventions including individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy; psycho-educational groups (i.e., anger management/coping skills); and case management with evidence based treatments.
Assessing/using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
Using Tele-Mental Health based on patient needs.
Planning work, setting/adjusting short-term priorities/preparing schedules for completion of work for subordinates.
Keeping supervisor informed of admin matters/professional activities/significant occurrences, and identifying problem areas to bring to the attention of the supervisor and management.
Providing leadership/guidance/consultation to the Nashville PTSD Program Staff.
Training students/interns/fellows.
Identifying/facilitating continuing education training opportunities for staff.
Working with research projects.
Completing clinical charting/documentation.
Presenting outcome data/research results at VA and regional/national scientific/professional meetings.
Serving on TVHS/Veterans Integrated Systems Network/National VA committees.
Representing the TVHS at professional community groups/events/committees/conferences/meetings with higher ranking managers/supervisors/staff from other disciplines or work units, and/or with representatives of local public interest groups, congressional district offices, and employees of State/local governments.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Subject to change based on the needs of the service.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Grade Determinations: (Continued)
(2) GS-12 Staff Psychologist (Developmental Level)
(a) Experience. At least 1 year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11). Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist but with less intense supervision than at the GS-11 grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(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 a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations.
2. Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies.
3. Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures.
4. Ability to conduct research activities, such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties).
5. Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team, including research participant relations, research documentation, data acquisition, maintenance, and collaboration.
(c) Assignment. Staff psychologists at this level diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders, and may conduct research. They may be assigned to any program area.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The first area of consideration will be granted to eligible career (permanent) and/or conditional employees of Tennessee Valley Healthcare System.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., 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.
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.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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 12/31/2018 to receive consideration.
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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.
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