Clinical Psychologist
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is looking of Clinical Psychologist right now, this job will be reside in Tennessee. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 778772
Salary: To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional acco! mplishments.
You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.
If you are transitioning from the m! ilitary or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the ben! efits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans .
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (" I CARE ").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/ .
NOTE:
A RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE UP TO 10% AND THE ANNUAL LEAVE INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. A TWO YEAR LENGTH OF SERVICE AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED.
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED
About the Memphis VA Medical Cente! r: The VAMC in Memphis, TN consists of one main campus located at 1030 Jefferson Avenue, which includes a 60-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit, and ten community based outpatient clinics (CBOC). It is a tertiary care facility classified as a Clinical Referral Level I Facility and one of the most complex medical centers in the VA system. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, as well as extensive education and research programs. Comprehensive primary, secondary, and tertiary health care is provided in areas of medicine, general cardiovascular and neurological surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, neurology, oncology, dentistry, and geriatrics. Specialized outpatient services are provided through general, specialty, and subspecialty outpatient clinics including a women's health center. Services are available to more than 206,000 Veterans living in a 53-county tri-stat! e area (Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi).
KEY REQUIREMENT! S
US citizenship
English language proficiency
Background/suitability investigation
Physical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination
Must meet the basic requirements of the position
Must submit all supporting documentation to be considered DUTIES:
NOTE: APPLICANTS THAT APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT, MUST RE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.
THE FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST IS GS 13. ENTRY GRADE LEVEL OF THE SELECTEE WILL BE DETERMINED BY A PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD (PSB).
THE SALARY RANGE LISTED REPRESENTS THE FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL RATE RANGE ONLY.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES:
1. Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Clinic
- 2. P ost Traumatic Stress Disorder Outpatient (PTSD) Program. POSSIBLE TELEWORK POSITION, SEE NOTE MARKED WITH ASTERIK
Candidates will have the opportunity to select their! assignment preferences within the questionnaire.
NOTE:
- VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Telework requires an independent license to practice psychology at the doctoral level.
The full performance level for a Staff Psychologist is a GS-13. Staff Psychologists are licensed at the doctoral level 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, including inpatient or outpatient medicine, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, geriatrics and Telemental Health programs. These positions may be ! filled at the GS-11/12/13 or GS-12/13 levels, commensurate with clinica! l experience and status of independent state licensure.
SCI Description:
Psychologists are an integral part of the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) treatment team and participate in rounds, treatment team meetings, discharge planning meetings, and family conferences. Psychologists provide therapeutic services for individuals with spinal cord injuries and their loved ones i n both inpatient and outpatient settings. Psychologists facilitate both inpatient and outpatient groups to address needs of patients with spinal cord injuries. Focus of clinical care includes adjustment to spinal cord injury, mood disturbance, coping with acute and chronic medical illnesses, pain management, and tobacco cessation. Psychologists are consulted for bedside assessments regarding mood disorders, changes in mental status, behavioral difficulties, cognitive impairment, capacity issues, and substance abuse; additionally, they provide annual mental health evaluations for patients with ! spinal cord injuries.
The SCI service is comprised of two inpatient units (1 East and 1 West) with a total of 60 inpatient beds, an outpatient primary care medical clinic, and a comprehensive rehabilitation clinic. The SCI service offers primary and acute medical care for existing SCI patients and provides rehabilitation to patients with new spinal cord injuries. The rehabilitation program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The multidisciplinary staff of the SCI service includes physicians, nurses, skin care specialists, psychologists, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, chaplains, and social workers. The rehabilitation staff is comprised of kinesiotherapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and recreation therapists.
Pain Clinic Description :
Psychologists specializing in pain management are part of a multidisciplinary team that is responsible for the assessment and treatment o! f individuals with chronic pain conditions. A multidisciplinary team ap! proach assures the comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients with pain conditions. The Psychologist applies behavioral medicine and psychotherapeutic techniques in the assessment and treatment of patients with the goal of assisting patients to partner with the multidisciplinary team in working to diminish, eliminate, or better cope with chronic pain resulting from headache, back injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, wounds, surgery, etc. The Psychologist uses evidenced based psychotherapies, relaxation techniques, hypnosis, biofeedback, stress management, and other discipline appropriate techniques for pain management. The Psychologist may also offer assessment and counseling to the significant other(s) of chronic pain patients in order to facilitate and generalize treatment gains. The Psychologist may collect data to ascertain the efficacy of various interventions used.
PTSD (Outpatient) Clinic Description:
Psychologists are an integral part ! of the Post-Traumatic Stress Clinical Team (PCT), a multidisciplinary team, that is responsible for the assessment and treatment of Veterans with combat related trauma, military sexual trauma and other military service related traumatic occurrences. A multidisciplinary team approach assures the comprehensive assessment and treatment of Veterans with PTSD. The Psychologists assigned to the PCT Trauma Recovery Program perform diagnostic evaluations, develop treatment plans and provide a full range of Evidenced Based Treatments (EBT) for PTSD including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) provided in both individual and group formats. The goal of all PTSD treatment is to facilitate VeteransÂ' expectations that they can and will achieve recovery and be able to return to life in family and community that is satisfying to them.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday during approved day tour shifts (i.e. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm); however, working ! hours may be adjusted to provide for extended clinic hours to support t! he Department of Veterans Affairs mission to provide the best care possible to our Veteran population (i.e. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm).
Relocation expenses and/or incentives have been authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
The basic requirements for employment as a VHA psychologist are prescribed by: Public Law 96-151 codified in Title 38, U.S.C. 7402. To qualify for appointment, all applicants for the position of psychologists in VHA must meet the following:
a. Citizenship: C itizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with the Psychologist Qualification Standard.
b. Education:
(1) Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be! employed.
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(2) Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that has been accredited by APA. Exceptions : (1) 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 Central Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern and (2) VHA facilities who offered full one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement.
c. Licensure: Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral
level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. This requirement may be waived by the Sec! retary of the Department of Veterans Affairs for a period not to exceed! two (2) years from the date of employment on the condition that the psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
d. Loss of Credential: An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain licensure/certification/registration within the required time frame, or who fails to maintain the required licensure/certification/registration must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment.
e. Physical Requirements: Applicant must meet the physical standards established for this position.
f. English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(s) and 7407(d).
GRADE DETERMINATION - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, in addition to meeting the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of the candidates:
GS-11
Experience: N! one beyond the basic requirements
GS-12
Experience: In addition to the basic requirements of the GS 11 level, candidates must have at least 1 year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level. Individuals assigned as GS 12 psychologists may be in the process of obtaining licensure at the independent practice level. If unlicensed, the individual must be supervised by a licensed psychologist and the experience and supervision must meet the standards for psychology licensure. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, a wide range of professional psychological theories and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations.
2. Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies.
3. Knowledge to incorporate new clinical procedures.
GS-13:
This is the! full performance level of this this position. At this level, psycholog! ists are licensed at the doctoral level to practice independently in the provision of psychological services consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate. They are assigned to any VHA program and setting, including inpatient or outpatient medicine, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, geriatrics, Vet Centers, and the VHA National Center for Organizational Development. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidates must demonstrate at least 1 year of post-doctoral experience which demonstrates possession comparable to professional psychology practice skills. In addition, evidence of the following KSA's must be clearly documented in your work history:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations.
2. Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas rel! ated to professional psychology and behavioral health.
3. Knowledge of clinical research literature.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Note: All basic educational and experience requirements must be met by end of the 2012 residency program. Psychology positions in the Community Based Outpatient Clinics require full licensure.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G18, PSYCHOLOGIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD.
Salary to be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Ap! plicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive d! rug test result is received. [If applicable]
NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. 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.
Veteran's Preference : When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disabi! lity of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentati! on with your application materials.
For more information on Ve! terans' Preference, go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed. BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement ! may be used to fill additional vacancies.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
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