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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 eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
04/25/2025 to 05/09/2025
$130,137 - $169,177 per year
The Boise VAMC Psychology Service is approved for a Special Salary Rate (SRR).
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
Yes
Yes
CBSV-12719590-25-YG
835971900
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Applicants will be referred in the following order: First - Current Permanent Federal Employees Other Agencies; Second- All other qualified applicants.
Duties:
The incumbent has broad program management responsibilities, which include the operation and management of clinical and administrative aspects of the MHRRTP. Decisions are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment, as the program delivers specialized and complex services that significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans. The incumbent ensures that services are evidence-based and consistent with evolving health care needs of the Veteran patient population.
The MHRRTP Program Manager coordinates with other mental health and non-mental health programs, as needed, as well as all community partners to ensure timely and effective access to care within the program. The incumbent develops and maintains effective relationships with community treatment programs and other VHA treatment programs within reasonable geographic distance.
The incumbent is responsible for responding in a timely manner to patient concerns. These may include, but are not limited to, inquiries from the patient advocate's office, congressional complaints, and direct communication from Veterans. The incumbent is also responsible for communication with Behavioral Health Department and Boise VAMC leadership regarding the MHRRTP. They must respond to VISN inquiries and suspenses in a timely manner.
The incumbent performs other duties as requested or assigned.
The incumbent provides a full range of psychological services, including individual and group psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and psychoeducation.
The incumbent provides consultation services for behavioral health and medical providers in outpatient, inpatient, residential, and community-based health care settings in areas such as differential diagnosis, treatment planning recommendations, recommendations regarding interventions with family or significant others, and in other clinical areas.
The incumbent may provide direct clinical supervision, training, and oversight to various disciplines and levels of training, including trainees seeking licensure in psychology (e.g., graduate students, psychology interns, psychology doctoral fellows).
The incumbent formally administratively supervises at least one staff psychologist in the Psychology Service.
The incumbent serves on medical center, VISN, and/or national VHA committees or task forces as needed.
The incumbent represents the medical center or healthcare system at professional/program community groups/events as needed.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Telework: May be approved: Ad hoc telework is defined in VA Handbook 5011, Chapter 4, paragraph 5a as telework that occurs on an occasional, non-routine basis.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: GS 0180-14
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA, ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
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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.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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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 05/09/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12719590.
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