Clinical psychologist - cbh
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Butler
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 Basic
Requirements: --- Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States
--- (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A,
paragraph 3.g, this part.) Education: You must 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 --- OR, Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology
and, in addition, successfully completed a 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
--- Internship Requirement: You must 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, 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, 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, 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, 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: Candidates must 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 --- 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 --- 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 a 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 --- References: VA
HANDBOOK 5005, PART II, APPENDIX G18 The full performance level of
this vacancy is GS-13 --- Physical Requirements: The work is mostly
sedentary and requires sitting, standing, bending and carrying
light items (15 lbs.) such as charts, papers and books ---
Occasional lifting of heavier loads, as in assisting the moving of
a patient from a wheelchair to a chair is required --- A
significant amount of standing and walking up to 4 hours per day is
also required --- Must perform rapid mental and muscular
coordination simultaneously. Duties " Major Duties include but are
not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities: Provides a full range of
psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders,
particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients. Provides
education to patients, family members, and significant others.
Provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic
interventions, including individual, family, and group
psychotherapy. Provides consultation to professional staff within
the facility and to community providers, concerning clinical
assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients.
Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment
plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt
completion of clinical reminders. If licensed, functions
independently as a member of the Butler VAMC medical staff, with
full clinical privileges. Assumes complete professional
responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, patient
care decisions, and documentation. Performs other professional
duties and committees as assigned, to support Behavioral Health
Strategic Plan and medical center mission. If unlicensed, practice
is under the close supervision of a licensed psychologist and must
meet the standards of supervision required by the Department of
Veterans Affairs and state psychology licensure. Accomplishes
suicide risk screenings, risk assessments, safety plans, behavior
reports, and other processes relevant to suicide prevention
standards. Provides case management for identified populations as
indicated. Administrative Responsibilities: Assists the program
director or coordinator in the design, development, and
implementation of clinical programs for a team of treatment
providers. Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the
treatment team, established by the affiliated PCL manager and/or
Service Line Director. Assist the program director or coordinator
in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven
quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the
clinical program. Facilitates liaisons with other health care
programs in order to effectively coordinate services. Complies with
national and local performance measures, including timely health
care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all
patients. Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures,
including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient
check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure
codes). Attends and participates in administrative and
informational meetings held by the Service Line Director (or
designee) and facility Director. Attends regular Psychology Service
staff meetings, Medical Staff meetings, and complies with
Psychology Service peer review procedures. Performs other duties as
assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; Minimum
of 1 evening required. Weekend hours as assigned
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment
Incentives: May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Candidates EDRP
Authorized: Contact VHAVISN04 HREDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator
for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station
(PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not
required"
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