Psychologist - PTSD Program Manager
Clinical Responsibilities
Diagnose mental disorders, particularly PTSD, and conduct psychological and/or cognitive function assessments and neuropsychological screenings.
Treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, particularly PTSD, and provide adjunctive Interventions for the treatment of medical disorders.
Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services, including assessment, and use the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Per service needs
Pay
Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Benefits
37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Qualifications
At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines; Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools; Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups; Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives; Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations; Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards; Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program.
Physical Requirements
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.