Staff psychologist-sud ptsd
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Clarksburg
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary 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 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 --- Education: (1) 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 --- For the purpose of
meeting this requirement, the term "specialty area" refers to the
specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not
to specific job duties that might require special skills ---
Currently, APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas
of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology,
or combinations of two or more of those areas --- PCSAS accredits
doctoral programs in psychological clinical science --- CPA
accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology, counseling
psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and school psychology ---
There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a
school psychologist; therefore, an applicant with a degree in the
specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment
--- Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for
appointment as a psychologist in VHA, there is no distinction
between the specialty areas (with the exception of school
psychology) --- OR, (2) Have a doctoral degree in any area of
psychology and, in addition, successfully complete a
re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved
internship completed as part of the re-specialization program)
meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization
program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral
program; and, (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained
must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is
to be employed --- NOTE: The applicant must provide an official
transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the
re-specialization program, which includes completion of an APA or
CPA internship --- [Psychologists who have successfully completed a
re-specialization program as described above and who were employed
by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation
of this standard are considered to have fully met the educational
requirements of these qualification standards.] OR, (3) Have a
doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a
regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily
psychological in nature.] AND (4) Internships (a) Have successfully
completed a professional psychology internship training program
that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was
completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the
applicant is to be employed --- OR, (b) New VHA psychology
internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA
accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship
requirement, provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA
Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office
of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an
intern; OR, (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year
pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre 1979) are
considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship
requirement; (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was
not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed
may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently
board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in
a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which
the applicant is to be employed --- (NOTE: Once board certified,
the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR, (e)
Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978
from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation
primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship
requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised
internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the
candidate's doctoral program --- If the internship experience is
not noted on the applicant's official transcript, the applicant
must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that
the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was
completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program ---
Licensure --- 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 ---
(COPY of LICENSE IS REQIRED) Board Certification --- Persons hired
to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that
was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be
board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in
a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which
the applicant is to be employed --- The board certificate must be
current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's
requirement for continuing education --- Physical Requirements ---
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 --- English Language Proficiency
--- Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English
in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A,
paragraph 3j 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: In addition to the basic requirements for
employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the
grade of candidates --- Staff Psychologist, GS-13 (Full
Performance, Level) Experience --- At least two years of experience
as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent
to the GS-12 grade level, this would include: Knowledge of and
ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological
treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient
populations, Ability to design and implement effective treatment
strategies, Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures, Ability
to conduct research activities, such as designing and implementing
clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified
research job duties), Ability to perform basic research tasks of
scholarship and research execution within the context of an
established research team, including research participant
relations, research documentation, data acquisition, maintenance,
and collaboration --- Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
--- In addition to the experience above, the candidate must
demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 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 ---
Preferred Experience: Preferred experience in treating co-occurring
substance use disorders and PTSD and training in evidence based
therapies for both PTSD and substance use disorders --- References:
VA Handbook 5005/103 PART II Appendix G18 The full performance
level of this vacancy is GS-13 --- Physical Requirements: Work is
mostly sedentary, with Light lifting, under 15 pounds, light
carrying, under 15 pounds, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers,
walking, standing, hearing (aid permitted) and Emotional/Mental
Stability. Duties " VA Careers - Psychologist: The incumbent serves
as a therapist in the Psychology Service at the Louis A Johnson
VAMC in Clarksburg, WV. Primary responsivities will be the
provision of care in the general mental health clinic, with primary
patient population is working with Veterans diagnosed with a
substance use disorder (SUD), Post. Traumatic Stress Disorder, and
co-occurring PTSD and SUD. Responsibilities: The major duties of
this position will include but are not limited to Provides a full
range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using
the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing
quality care. Provides comprehensive psychotherapeutic
interventions based on theoretical evidence: including individual,
family and group psychotherapy for Veterans. Utilizes
measurement-based care. Delivers via telehealth modalities when
appropriate. Providing education to patients, family members, and
significant other related to mental health conditions and their
impact, with particular focus on substance use and trauma related
disorders. Providing direct, concurrent, clinical care using
established evidence-based practices for Veterans with co-occurring
PTSD and SUD presenting to the team or other program where the
SUD-PTSD specialist is assigned. Establishing and maintaining
effective therapeutic relationships with Veteran and/or their
families. Provides consultation to professional staff within the
Louis A Johnson VAMC and to community providers, concerning
clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for
the patients in his/her care. Collaborating with existing PCT
members or specialists to provide preventive education and brief
interventions for those Veterans who are vulnerable to developing
SUD in the future. Serve as a liaison between the PTSD program and
specialty SUD services at the facility. Assists in the design,
development and implementation of clinical activities within the
treatment setting, to include program development. Is responsible
for timely completion of all clinical charting including clinical
reminders and documentation required by the Medical Center or
healthcare system, as appropriate. Facilitates discharge planning
through collaboration with Veterans and their families to ensure
that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner.
If applicable, plans and oversees the completion of personal
research programs, designed to provide information regarding
program planning and relevant treatment approaches. Coordinating
with existing SUD specialty services to assure that the patient is
provided continuing care for SUD, as appropriate/needed, after
treatment for PTSD is completed. As feasible, consulting with
providers throughout the medical center who may directly interact
with Veterans presenting with co-occurring PTSD and SUD (e.g.,
acute psychiatry, inpatient/residential PTSD program staff,
Deployment Health Clinic, MH/PC integration teams). Serves on
Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA
committees or task forces. Participates in Ongoing Professional
Practice Evaluations according to hospital policy. Other duties as
assigned. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized Permanent
Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP
Authorized: Contact visn5edrpcoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP
Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive
salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step
rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration
of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs
of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50
days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual
leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave
accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service
experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12
weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth,
adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy:
After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total
family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare
subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible
children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401 K
with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal
health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal
insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not
Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional
Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not
Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Sacramento , Staff psychologist-sud ptsd, Healthcare , Clarksburg, California
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