BHIP Psychologist

BHIP PsychologistDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview

##### Open & closing dates

10/18/2019 to 10/31/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 13

##### Salary

$88,704 to $115,313 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Muskogee, OKRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is located in the Behavioral Medicine Service (BMS),

at the Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

The psychologist is a member of a multi-disciplinary team that

focuses on the treatment of veterans who suffer from the spectrum of

mental disorders.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesAs a Licensed Provider for the Department of Veterans Affairs, you

will practice independently in the provision of psychological

services, engage in professional and scientific work which relates

to behavior, capacities, personality, interests, emotions and mental

disorders.consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate.PLEASE NOTE: Qualified clinical trainees, residents, fellows,

interns, etc. are encouraged to apply; please follow the

instructions in the How to Apply section.Student Loan Repayment Program is authorized for eligible

candidate.Major duties and responsibilities include:

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

Provide are individual, family, and group psychotherapies and

other interventions such as behavioral health and community

interventions

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

Assists in statistical design and assessment of outcome

evaluations for the programs, within the guidelines of the

facility research protocols.

Assists in development of multidisciplinary patient assessments

and integrated treatment plan in compliance with JCAHO

standards.

Participates in ongoing in-service education program for staff.

Consults with professional staff regarding issues of diagnosis,

treatment, and case management.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredTravel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Applicants tentatively selected are subject to urinalysis to

screen for illegal drug use prior and will not be appointed if a

verified positive drug test result is received. Applicants who

refuse to be tested will be denied employment.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after

12/31/1959

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to a background/security investigation

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online

onboarding process

QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements

by the closing date of this announcement, 10/31/2019.

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.

- English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook

5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person

will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or

74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not

proficient in written and spoken English.

- Education Requirement - 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 respecialization program

meeting both of the following conditions: a) the

respecialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA

accredited doctoral program; and b) the specialty in which you

were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am

applying for; 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). NOTE: 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. Exception: Non-licensed

applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may

be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at

the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405

(c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of

employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide

care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is

licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is

justification for termination of the temporary appointment.Experience: In additional to meeting the basic requirements as

stated above, you must have the following:

- GS-13 Level: at least 2 addition years of experience, with at

least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level, as a professional

psychologist that was obtained through employment as a

psychologist or through participating in a supervised

post-doctoral psychology training program that demonstrates 1)

active professional practice that was paid/non-paid employment

and/or 2) a full, current and unrestricted license. To be

creditable, the experience must have required the use of

knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics

associated with current psychology practice:

1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, professional

psychological treatments to a 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.Experience is only creditable if it is post-doctoral degree

experience as a professional psychologist directly related to the

duties performed.Preferred Experience: at least 2 years experience in

Psychotherapy with adults and familiesReference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part

II, Appendix G18 Psychologist Qualification Standard. This can be

found in the local Human Resources Office.Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds), straight

pulling, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, walking,

standing, near vision correctable at 13" to 16", Far vision

correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, hearing

(aid permitted), emotional/mental stability and read written

material.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 13.EducationIMPORTANT: 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.Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional

vacancies.This is a random drug testing position.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have

faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.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.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.If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for

information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE

MAY 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 recommend 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.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceConfidentialDrug test requiredYesPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application

Package which includes:

License

Resume

Transcript

VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations can

be found at:

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/searchaction.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.The following documents are accepted, and may be required if

applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this

position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all

documents required for your application, such as a copy of your

transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former

Federal employees), etc.

- Cover Letter

- Disability Letter (VA)

- License

- Other (1)

- Resume

- TranscriptIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: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.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll 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

10/31/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire

click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10633109.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log

in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your

USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete

the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and

appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS

account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the

Application Status link and then select the more information link

for this position. The Details page will display the status of your

application, the documentation received and processed, and any

correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your

uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan

process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA

JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy

announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents

from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a

condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of

Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals

who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where

patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as

part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to,

VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers

(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary

units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA

licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and

unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee

basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,

and trainees who work at these facilities. HCP that are unable to

receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a

face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationHeather [email protected] C Montgomery VA Medical Center

1011 Honor Heights Drive

Muskogee, OK 74401

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