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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 Doctoral degree in psychology from APA Accredited Graduate Program in an area of training consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed Internship in professional psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association For GS 13, there must be two or more years of clinical experience comparable to what one would get in a VA setting, either by post-doctoral employment or by two years of employment as a psychologist. A psychologist must be licensed at the GS 13 level KSAs At the GS 13 level, the following KSAs are required: Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques 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 provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health. Knowledge of clinical research literature. For supervisory assignments: Ability to provide supervision in areas related to behavioral health and social services provision in order to accomplish the organizational goals and objectives. Ability to provide fair, principled, and decisive leadership for a work environment that promotes shared accountability. All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification. It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package. References: VA Handbook 5005/103 Part II Appendix G18The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a clinical setting. Walking, standing, light lifting, typing, carrying, and bending may be required. ["The Psychologist (PTSD RRTP Coordinator) reports to the Supervisory Psychologist, which in turn is under the direct supervision of the ACOS, Mental Health and Behavioral Science (MH&BS) Service Line, which in turn is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff. Staff psychologists' function in accordance with the policies, principals, professional ethics, and techniques of accepted Psychology practice to include the American Psychological Association, professional licensing code, and state law. Additional guides are available in the form of Veterans Administration directives; program guides, bulletins and circulars; Medical Center Policies; Medical Staff By-Laws; applicable Labor-Management Bargaining Agreements; and external accreditation agencies utilized by the VA Medical Center (TIC, CARE, etc.). Psychologist (PTSD RRTP Coordinator) is expected to independently make use of guides in a creative flexible manner and must use sound judgment in selecting techniques or introducing new practices and methods, adapting these as necessary to fit the needs of the patient population with which he/she serves. The incumbent serves as the Coordinator for the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) program in the Behavioral Health and Sciences Care Line at Salisbury VAMC. Residential care is provided at the Salisbury location. As Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the following: Coordinates interdisciplinary staffing, work assignments, budget, treatment services and admission criteria for PTSD. Serves as leader for a multi- disciplinary team. Plans, schedules, and coordinates work and solves problems related to the work. Responsible for unit needs such as material, equipment, and facilities needed to complete work. Explains and gains the support of employees for developing, implementing and managing policies and establishing goals, in addition to working to achieve the objectives of government- wide personnel programs and policies. Advises management on the establishment of program goals, priorities, and major work schedules, develops short/long-rang staffing and equipment requirements. The incumbent is responsible for providing an appropriate treatment environment for patients treated or co-managed by RRTP and/or outpatient services who suffer from PTSD. This involves regular and frequent tailoring of the treatment environment to the individual needs of mentally and physically handicapped patients, and requires specialized knowledge, originality, and careful judgment. The incumbent fosters and supports the use of novel rehabilitation techniques and sensitive, tactful, supervision of patients and personnel. Responsible compliance of all performance measures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework: Ad hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact James R. Grimm, James.GrimmIII@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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