Neuropsychologist
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Neuropsychologist right now, this occupation will be ordered in Washington. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 867116
Salary: To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and profess! ional 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 explo! re 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.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
THIS IS A BARGAINI! NG 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 Clinical Neuropsychologist serves in the Behavioral Health Service as an independent practitioner (healthcare provider) of clinical neuropsychology and psychology with specialized knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of patients across the lifespan with neurological, medical, neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions, as well as other cognitive and learning disorders.The clinical neuropsychologist uses psychological, neurological, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological principles, techniques and tests to evaluate patients' neurocognitive, behavioral, and emotional strengths and weaknesses and their relationsh! ip to normal and abnormal central nervous system functioning.
! Licensed psychologists obtain clinical privileges to practice general psychological procedures expected of all psychologists. They may also be granted specialty area clinical privileges to include (but not be limited to) Rehabilitation Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Geropsychology, and/or Clinical Health Psychology. Unlicensed psychologists practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist with clinical privileges, covered by a Scope of Practice document.
Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm on Monday-Friday.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives 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 emplo! yment 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
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 a! ctive duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be use! d 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 occupation, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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