Staff Psychologist - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program

Summary Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. 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: 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/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)Preferred Experience: Therapy outpatient settingReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is 13The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 11 to 13Physical Requirements: Frequently required to stand - walk - bend - climb stairs - push - lift light materials - and reach with hands and arms while performing job dutiesMust have good manual dexterity and keyboarding skillsMust demonstrate emotional stabilityMust be able to communicate efficiently by expressing or exchanging ideas using spoken communicationMust be able to work in an environment with constant noise - work closely with others - and work alone when necessaryMust be able to utilize - view - and read information on computer screensoperate a pagerand operate required phone equipment. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Mental Health Clinic (MHC) BHIP Psychologist provides psychology services to Veterans receiving care in the outpatient MHC in Shelbyville - INClinical Responsibilities 1.Provides evidence-based counseling and/or psychological services to individuals - couples - and families in collaboration with multidisciplinary mental health staff to serve Veterans as needed or assigned2.Provides group psychotherapy for veterans seeking mental health treatment3.Conducts psychological testing4.Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of topics5.Willingly accepts additional and special assignments that are necessary to meet program goals or Veterans' needs6.Completes all clinical charting and documentation required by the medical center or healthcare system in a timely and accurate mannerOther Responsibilities: 1.May serve on assigned mental health committees or task forces2.May serve as a supervisor for interns or practicum students3.Represents the Medical Center at professional/program community group/events and committees as an MHC representative4.Participates in ongoing performance improvement initiatives within the MH Cor Psychiatry ServiceWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 92037-0 - 92038-0 - 92039-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact Margaret.Bordner@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized