Psychologist - Older Adult Mental Health Clinic

Summary 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. Program 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 PolicyEnglish Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English Education: Must 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 employedOR - have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully completed are specialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral programand b) specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying forOR - have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature.***See Education below Licensure: Candidates must 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 ColumbiaException: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a ""graduate psychologist"" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensedFailure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointmentInternship: 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 employedMay 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: Experience: In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above: GS-11 Level: no additional experience beyond the basic requirementGS-12 Level: at least 1 full year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the GS-11 level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populationsAbility to design and implement effective treatment strategiesAbility to incorporate new clinical proceduresAbility 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 collaborationGS-13 Level: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level1) active professional practice that was paid/non-paid employment and/or 2) a full - current and unrestricted licenseDemonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn 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 populationsAbility to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral healthKnowledge of clinical research literature**Experience is only creditable if it is post-doctoral experience as a professional psychologist directly related to the duties to be performedReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS13The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS11 to GS13Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are metSelection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance levelPhysical Requirements: The physical demands of the position involve standard office requirements such as using the telephone - retrieving files - writing reports - data entry and maintenance of computer databases - etcWork is typically performed sitting at a desk and using a computerThis position may require occasional travelThe position requires periods of walking - standing - sitting and bending. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent serves as a Staff Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and is assigned to the Older Adult Clinic within the Mental Health ClinicClinical Responsibilities 1.Function as a member of an interdisciplinary teams of professionals: the Older Adult Clinic of the Mental Health Clinic Provide consultative services to other clinics within the Medical Center Ability to diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments - with special emphasis on - and awareness of the mental health - social - and medical need of the geriatric population Ability to treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders in veterans and their familiesSpecialized knowledge and awareness of cognitive disorders and their effects on individuals and their families is necessaryThe provision of mental health services via Telehealth technologies Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their geriatric patientsEnriching Elements 1.Engages in a mix of enriching elements that benefit the veterans - the clinic - or the VAThe following are a list of potential activities that can make up the enriching element: aServes on Medical Center or Healthcare System - VISN - and/or National VA committees or task forces - as assigned by the Lead Psychologist or the Chief of Psychiatry bRepresents psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System - as assigned by the Lead Psychologist or the Chief of Psychiatry cActively participates in leadership roles on local - state and national professional organizationsdRepresents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committeeseOversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance processes - including - but not limited to OAC and MHC PI - Psychology PI and outcome measures on selected groups and treatment programs run by the clinician fIs responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system - as appropriategPlans and oversees the completion of personal research programs - designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approachesResearch is to be discussed with the Psychology Group - and approved by the IUPUI IRB and the VA IRBhPresents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings - and/or publishes at least yearlyiAssists in preparation of RFP's and grant proposals - as assignedjInvolved in Psychology Training Program and Training CommitteekProvides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assignedWork Schedule: Monday- Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increasesWhen setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of 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 experienceParental 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 childChild 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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K 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: Available In accordance with VA Policy and at supervisors discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 92796-0 - 92797-0 - 92798-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized