Program Director Veteran Integrated Pain Management Clinic- Psychologist

Summary The Program Director of the Veteran Integrated Pain Management (VIPM) program reports and is directly responsible for the Chief - Primary Care Service (PCS) for the effective management - functioning - and coordination of patient care services through the VIPM clinic. The incumbent works collaboratively with the Chief PCS and other service line administrative personnel to develop - evaluate and maintain programing and pain management services. 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 PolicyEducation: 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 completedThe specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employedFor 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 skillsOR 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: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral programand - he specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employedOR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in natureAND Internships 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 employedOR 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 internOR 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 requirementOR 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 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 programIf 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 programLicensureHold 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 ColumbiaBoard CertificationPersons 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 employedThe board certificate must be current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing educationEnglish Language ProficiencyPsychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3jMay 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: ExperienceAt least three years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade levelDemonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - appropriate scientific methods in the design and execution of basic and applied researchAbility to coordinate work across multiple settingsAbility to convey scientific concepts and methodological principles to individuals with diverse levels of technical expertisePreferred Experience: Prior Pain management experienceLeadership experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-14. Duties Major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Ensures that all VIPM polices - programs and services are congruent with the mission and vision of the Asheville VA Medical CenterEnsures that all VIPM polices and practices are consistent with the professional - technical - and ethical standards of the disciplines represented within the serviceResponsible for administrative and personnel management functions related to staff - which includes direct supervision of physicians - psychologist - mid-level practitioners - some administrative staff - and others as indicatedEstablishment of guidelines and performance expectations for staff - which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management systemAssure that subordinates are trained and fully compliant with the provision of safety regulationsAdjust staffing levels or work procedures to accommodate resource allocation decisions made at higher echelonsWork Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 0000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidatesPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized