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. 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. 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- 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. 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. 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: Experience: In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above, you must have the following: GS-13 Level: In addition to meeting all the basic requirements listed above you must have at least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, and are able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities: 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. Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/103 PART II APPENDIX G18 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a clinical setting that exposes the incumbent to the communicable diseases common of the client population. The incumbent may be required to work an irregular tour or weekends as the need arises. ["The primary role of the Virtual PCMHI Staff Psychologist is to provide a full range of brief, solution focused therapeutic interventions to primary care patients not currently established with a mental health provider within a co-located, collaborative setting. This position will support the Athens and Tullahoma clinics, and may back-up additional PCMHI clinics throughout TVHS. Such interventions include time limited, evidence-based psychotherapy for Veterans with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides a full range of psychotherapeutic and psychodiagnostic services, including psychological assessment and cognitive screening, using the Behavioral Health Laboratory software program, structured diagnostic interviews, and appropriate psychological testing to provide quality care. Provides a full range of brief, solution focused therapeutic interventions to primary care patients not currently established with a mental health provider. Uses evidence-based interventions. Serves as a consultant to TVHS staff and trainees as part of the Primary Care Mental Health Integration program. Provides psychoeducation and direct guidance regarding symptoms of depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders to clients and family members when appropriate. Creates and maintains forms, surveys, instruments, and materials for proper coordination of the different treatment modules available through the BHL. Provides training and clinical supervision to Psychology Trainees, Psychology Technicians, and unlicensed psychologists. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff of units to which assigned. Participates in or originates research projects that involve the use of VA resources. Assists MH management with the establishment of program monitors and outcome measures within programs using data-driven quality assurance process and presents reports to Chief of Psychology as required. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; alternative tour of duty will be considered Telework: Available Virtual: This is a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact Betsy.Quinn@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
