Staff psychologist-ptsd clinical team
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Clarksburg
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary 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. 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. Qualifications 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. Basic Requirements: ---
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when
it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with
VA Policy --- Education: (1) Have a 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) at the time the program was completed --- The
specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment
for which the applicant is to be employed --- For the purpose of
meeting this requirement, the term "specialty area" refers to the
specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not
to specific job duties that might require special skills ---
Currently, APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas
of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology,
or combinations of two or more of those areas --- PCSAS accredits
doctoral programs in psychological clinical science --- CPA
accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology, counseling
psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and school psychology ---
There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a
school psychologist; therefore, an applicant with a degree in the
specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment
--- Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for
appointment as a psychologist in VHA, there is no distinction
between the specialty areas (with the exception of school
psychology) --- OR (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of
psychology and, in addition, successfully complete a re
specialization program (including documentation of an approved
internship completed as part of the re specialization program)
meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization
program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral
program; and, (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained
must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is
to be employed --- OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951
and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a
dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internships: (a)
Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship
training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the
program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment
for which the applicant is to be employed --- OR (b) 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 Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual
was an intern; OR (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time,
one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre 1979) are
considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship
requirement; OR (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was
not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed
may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently
board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in
a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which
the applicant is to be employed --- (NOTE: Once board certified,
the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR (e)
Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978
from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation
primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship
requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised
internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the
candidate's doctoral program --- If the internship experience is
not noted on the applicant's official transcript, the applicant
must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that
the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was
completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program ---
Licensure: Hold a 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 ---
Physical Requirements --- See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 ---
English Language Proficiency --- Psychologists must be proficient
in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005,
Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j --- May qualify based
on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in
the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable
to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the
criteria) --- Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic
requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met
when determining the grade of candidates: Staff Psychologist, GS-13
(Full Performance, Level) Experience --- At least two years of
experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year
equivalent to the GS-12 grade level --- Demonstrated Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities --- In addition to the experience above, the
candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of,
and ability to apply, professional psychological treatments to the
full range of patient populations --- Ability to provide
professional advice and consultation in areas related to
professional psychology and behavioral health --- Knowledge of
clinical research literature --- 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 --- Preferred Experience: In delivering first line
evidence based psychotherapy for Veterans with PTSD --- Training in
EMDR a plus --- References: VA Handbook 5005/103 PART II Appendix
G18 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 ---
Physical Requirements: Light lifting, light carrying, reaching
above shoulder, use of fingers, walking, standing, hearing (aid may
be permitted), position is mostly sedentary. Duties " VA Careers -
Psychologist: Duties: This full time position consists of a
psychologist that participates in a full range of psychotherapeutic
diagnostic and training activities under the supervision of the
Chief of Psychology. They are responsible for the provision of
outpatient posttraumatic stress disorder services as part of the
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT) at the Louis A
Johnson VAMC. This individual will perform assessment and evidence
based individual and group psychotherapy for Veterans experiencing
symptoms of PTSD. These services may include provision of therapy
or assessment via telehealth equipment. The inclusion of family in
the treatment process may occur when deemed appropriate. This
individual will act as a specialist in the treatment of PTSD and
will consult with peers in this area as needed. They will
participate in collaborative treatment planning and program
development and evaluation as part of the PCT. The incumbent will
serve as a consultant to other disciplines in the area of
behavioral and mental health and other areas of the facility as
needed. They will participate in the professional activities of the
Behavioral Health Service and the Medical Center at the direction
of and approval of the Chief of Psychology and Associate Chief of
Staff, Behavioral Health. These activities may include, but are not
limited to: administrative committees of Behavioral Health and/or
the Medical Center, continuing education, training, research, and
treatment/program evaluation. They function as a member of the
Louis A Johnson VAMC Medical Staff with full clinical privileges.
The psychologist complies with all documentation and coding
procedures, as well as national and local performance measures,
including timely health care screening and completion of clinical
reminders for all patients. The psychologist should have a strong
foundation in evidence based psychotherapy and diagnosis in the
areas of PTSD and other mental health diagnosis. They should
possess good time management skills, be self-directed, and have
good communication and negotiation skills to balance workload
demands. The psychologist should be familiar with and able to
easily use a personal computer. Proficiency in writing
psychological reports, chart notes, and develop treatment summaries
in a timely manner is expected. They should be able to prioritize
their work appropriately and should seek consultation as needed to
deal with difficult cases. The psychologist should be able to
demonstrate leadership abilities within an respectful
interdisciplinary team format and should be self-motivating to seek
out an complete work assignments. The psychologist should be
familiar with VA and Behavioral Health Services policies and
procedures as well as accrediting body standards such as Joint
Commission and should be able to follow protocol while maintaining
necessary flexibility to over come and barriers to providing
service to Veterans. The psychologist should exhibit excellent
customer service skills toward both patients and coworkers and
remain professional even during times of high level stress. The
psychologist should be able to work collegially with all other
professions and should demonstrate tolerance of those with
different opinions and/or attitudes. Work Schedule: Monday thru
Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation
Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact
visn5edrpcoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for
questions/assistance. Learn more Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of
annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13
days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected
applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual,
based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of
paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or
foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days
of employment, full time employees with a total family income below
$144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total
eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly
maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5
years vesting) and federal 401 K with up to 5% in contributions by
VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
(many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Ad-hoc may be available Virtual: This is not a virtual
position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of
Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not
required"
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