Psychologist (Director, Psychology Training; Staff Psychologist, Outpatient Mental Health Clinic)
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring Psychologist (Director, Psychology Training; Staff Psychologist, Outpatient Mental Health Clinic) right now, this position will be delegated in Washington. More complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 720851
Salary: To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans .
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (" I CARE ").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/ .
PLEASE NOTE: Qualified clinical trainees, residents, fellows, interns, etc. are encouraged to apply; please follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.
THIS IS A NON-BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. This position is located within Mental Health Service Line, American Lake Division, Tacoma, WA.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship
English language proficiency
Background/suitability investigation
Physical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination
DUTIES:
The psychologist serves as the Director, Psychology Training and Staff Psychologist in the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic at the American Lake Division of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.
As Director, Psychology Training, the psychologist will provide broad program management responsibilities for an APA-accredited psychology training program, currently consisting of 6 pre-doctoral psychology interns. The psychologist is responsible to organize, direct, administer, and manage all aspects of the psychology training program to include: (1) comprehensive planning, developing, and implementing policies and procedures; (2) determining needs of the program; (3) overseeing the quality and quantity of training; (4) maintaining ongoing APA accreditation; and (5) establishing program initiatives and direction within parameters of available staff and budget.
As Staff Psychologist in the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic , the psychologist's primary duties include but are not limited to: 1) psychological assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders, particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients; 2) evidence-based psychotherapy interventions, including individual, couples, and group psychotherapy; 3) case management and treatment planning for an assigned caseload; 4) consultation and education to professional staff within the team, facility, and community; and (5) supervision and training of psychology interns, psychology postdoctoral fellows, and psychiatry residents.
Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Relocation expenses have not been authorized.
Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC
REQUIREMENTS:
· U.S. citizenship
· English language proficiency (written and spoken)
· Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required.
· Have a doctoral degree in psychology 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.
· Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that has been accredited by APA.
· Hold a full, current, and 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 the temporary appointment. This may result in termination of employment.
References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G18, PSYCHOLOGIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated March 17, 2006.
Salary to be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. 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.
Veteran's 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 DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This position will be opened on: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:52:20 GMT