Psychologist (PCT)
Company Name:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1243344
OUR MISSION : To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go /.
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.
_This is an EXTERNAL announcement ONLY. _Facility, VA, or other Federal employees with status MUST apply under the INTERNAL announcement, YN-EA-KD-14-1243299-BU_. All applicants applying to this announcement will be subject to veteran's preference._
Area of Consideration : First area of consideration will be given to AFGE permanent employees at the Topeka VAMC. Second area of consideration will be given to additional EKHCS employees. Third area of consideration will be given to the public (US citizens and US nationals).
Must pass pre-employment examination Must be proficient in written and spoken English Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required Background and-or Security Investigation required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS) is a tertiary care health system providing Urgent Care, Inpatient and Outpatient Care, Research, Domiciliary Care, Nursing Home Care, and Geriatric Care to a 45-county primary service area which spans throughout Northeastern and Central Kansas and Missouri. EKHCS consists of two divisions: the Colmery-O'Neil Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas, and the Dwight D.Eisenhower Medical Center, located in Leavenworth, Kansas, as well as multiple Community Based Outpatient Clinics across the service area.
This vacancy announcement is for one (1) position with the Behavioral Health Service of the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System and will be stationed at the Topeka campus . In this role, you will function as a staff Psychologist on the Outpatient Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team.
Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Treating mental disorders through a variety of modalities.
Providing a full range of psycho-diagnostic services, including psychological assessment.
Providing a full range of therapeutic interventions.
Performing interventions to include:Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Marital and family Psychotherapy, Psycho-educational Groups, Multi-disciplinary Treatment Planning, Consultation, Patient Advocacy, VA Police Officer annual evaluations and first-hire evaluations, and Psychological Assessments.
Performing compensation and pension evaluations for adult veterans of all ages and genders.
Will use evidence based training and complete certification for those training as approved by supervisor and as applicable to PTSD population.
Will be using Prolonged Exposure THerapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy as applicable to the PTSD population; training, as needed, can be provided.
Work Schedule: Monday though Friday, to include evenings Functional Statement Title/#: Psychologist (PCT)
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
_ U.S. citizenship _.
_Education_ : Doctoral degree from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. _ (TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING DEGREE COMPLETION MUSTBE INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION PACKAGE) _
_Internship_ : Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that has been accredited by the APA. _Exceptions_ : (1) new VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs we resanctioned by VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Central Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern and (2) VHA facilities who offered full one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement. _ PLEASE NOTE :_ Applicants who are currently enrolled in and are within eleven (11) months of completing their APA accredited internship will be considered. If selected, a tentative commitment for future employment as a graduate psychologist will be made. This tentative commitment will be made contingent upon successful completion of his/her program and successfully meeting the requirements of the qualification standard and other requirements for employment. Employment will not be offered if the selectee fails to successfully complete employment requirements or will not be available to report for duty within 15 days of completing requirements.
_ License _: Hold a full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g. Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. _ EXCEPTION: _ The Secretary may waive the requirement of licensure for an individual psychologist for a period not to exceed 2 years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is so licensed. Non-licensed psychologists who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate psychologist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (a) (1) (D). Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of f the temporary appointment. This may result in termination of employment. _(COPY OF LICENSE MUST BE INCLUDED INAPPLICATION PACKAGE)_
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-11(ENTRY LEVEL)_ -_No additional requirements beyond the basic requirements listed above.
GS-12__ -In addition to the basic requirements at the GS-11 level, at least one (1) year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level. Individuals assigned as GS-12 psychologists may be in the process of obtaining licensure at the independent practice level. If unlicensed, the individual must be supervised by a licensed psychologist and the experience ands supervision must meet the standards for psychology licensure. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, a wide range of professional psychological theories and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations.
Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies.
Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures.
GS-13(FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL)_ -_In addition to the experience requirement at the GS-12 level, at least one (1) additional year of experience as a psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations.
Ability to provide professional advise and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health.
Knowledge of clinical research literature.
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.
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_References_ : VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G18, Psychology Qualification Standard, dated March 2006, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions at /
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: /. 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.
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements for this position include light lifting (under 15 pounds), light carrying (under 15 pounds), use of fingers, hearing ability (aid permitted), and emotional and mental stability. The incumbent may also be required to work protracted or irregular hours and to work closely with others.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 toGS-12.The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments. For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, November 06, 2014 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. 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 USAJOBS account, , 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 USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Please use this checklist __to make sure you have included all documents required for your application , such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at ) will be required prior to a job offer. You may complete this form and submit it with your application package, but if you choose not to complete the form, please note that a job offer will not be made until the completed form has been received by Human Resources.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1243344.
NOTE : If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating.
We will also review your application to make sure that your r sum supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your r sum does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined. VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently . This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1243344
OUR MISSION : To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go /.
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.
_This is an EXTERNAL announcement ONLY. _Facility, VA, or other Federal employees with status MUST apply under the INTERNAL announcement, YN-EA-KD-14-1243299-BU_. All applicants applying to this announcement will be subject to veteran's preference._
Area of Consideration : First area of consideration will be given to AFGE permanent employees at the Topeka VAMC. Second area of consideration will be given to additional EKHCS employees. Third area of consideration will be given to the public (US citizens and US nationals).
Must pass pre-employment examination Must be proficient in written and spoken English Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required Background and-or Security Investigation required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS) is a tertiary care health system providing Urgent Care, Inpatient and Outpatient Care, Research, Domiciliary Care, Nursing Home Care, and Geriatric Care to a 45-county primary service area which spans throughout Northeastern and Central Kansas and Missouri. EKHCS consists of two divisions: the Colmery-O'Neil Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas, and the Dwight D.Eisenhower Medical Center, located in Leavenworth, Kansas, as well as multiple Community Based Outpatient Clinics across the service area.
This vacancy announcement is for one (1) position with the Behavioral Health Service of the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System and will be stationed at the Topeka campus . In this role, you will function as a staff Psychologist on the Outpatient Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team.
Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Treating mental disorders through a variety of modalities.
Providing a full range of psycho-diagnostic services, including psychological assessment.
Providing a full range of therapeutic interventions.
Performing interventions to include:Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Marital and family Psychotherapy, Psycho-educational Groups, Multi-disciplinary Treatment Planning, Consultation, Patient Advocacy, VA Police Officer annual evaluations and first-hire evaluations, and Psychological Assessments.
Performing compensation and pension evaluations for adult veterans of all ages and genders.
Will use evidence based training and complete certification for those training as approved by supervisor and as applicable to PTSD population.
Will be using Prolonged Exposure THerapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy as applicable to the PTSD population; training, as needed, can be provided.
Work Schedule: Monday though Friday, to include evenings Functional Statement Title/#: Psychologist (PCT)
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
_ U.S. citizenship _.
_Education_ : Doctoral degree from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. _ (TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING DEGREE COMPLETION MUSTBE INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION PACKAGE) _
_Internship_ : Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that has been accredited by the APA. _Exceptions_ : (1) new VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs we resanctioned by VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Central Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern and (2) VHA facilities who offered full one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement. _ PLEASE NOTE :_ Applicants who are currently enrolled in and are within eleven (11) months of completing their APA accredited internship will be considered. If selected, a tentative commitment for future employment as a graduate psychologist will be made. This tentative commitment will be made contingent upon successful completion of his/her program and successfully meeting the requirements of the qualification standard and other requirements for employment. Employment will not be offered if the selectee fails to successfully complete employment requirements or will not be available to report for duty within 15 days of completing requirements.
_ License _: Hold a full, current, unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g. Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. _ EXCEPTION: _ The Secretary may waive the requirement of licensure for an individual psychologist for a period not to exceed 2 years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is so licensed. Non-licensed psychologists who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate psychologist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (a) (1) (D). Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of f the temporary appointment. This may result in termination of employment. _(COPY OF LICENSE MUST BE INCLUDED INAPPLICATION PACKAGE)_
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-11(ENTRY LEVEL)_ -_No additional requirements beyond the basic requirements listed above.
GS-12__ -In addition to the basic requirements at the GS-11 level, at least one (1) year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level. Individuals assigned as GS-12 psychologists may be in the process of obtaining licensure at the independent practice level. If unlicensed, the individual must be supervised by a licensed psychologist and the experience ands supervision must meet the standards for psychology licensure. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, a wide range of professional psychological theories and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations.
Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies.
Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures.
GS-13(FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL)_ -_In addition to the experience requirement at the GS-12 level, at least one (1) additional year of experience as a psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations.
Ability to provide professional advise and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health.
Knowledge of clinical research literature.
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.
__
_References_ : VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G18, Psychology Qualification Standard, dated March 2006, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions at /
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: /. 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.
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements for this position include light lifting (under 15 pounds), light carrying (under 15 pounds), use of fingers, hearing ability (aid permitted), and emotional and mental stability. The incumbent may also be required to work protracted or irregular hours and to work closely with others.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 toGS-12.The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments. For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, November 06, 2014 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. 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 USAJOBS account, , 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 USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Please use this checklist __to make sure you have included all documents required for your application , such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at ) will be required prior to a job offer. You may complete this form and submit it with your application package, but if you choose not to complete the form, please note that a job offer will not be made until the completed form has been received by Human Resources.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1243344.
NOTE : If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating.
We will also review your application to make sure that your r sum supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your r sum does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined. VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently . This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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