Staff Psychologist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Summary The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Staff Psychologist. This position is responsible for delivering direct psychological services to Veterans enrolled in Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) and addressing outpatient mental health needs through Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI). ***This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).*** ***A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.*** Qualifications Health Professional Trainee (HPT) 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: 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 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(b) The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employedNOTE: 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 internshipOR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in natureAND Internship: (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 employedOR (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 internOR (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 requirementOR (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 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 programLicensure: 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 appointmentEnglish Language Proficiency: Psychologists 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: Staff Psychologist - GS-11 (Entry Level) (a) ExperienceNone beyond the basic requirementsStaff Psychologist - GS-12 (Developmental Level) (a) ExperienceAt least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11)Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist but with less intense supervision than at the GS-11 grade level(b) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations2Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies3Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures4Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties)5Ability 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 Staff Psychologist (Full Performance Level) (a) ExperienceAt least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level(b) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations2Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health3Knowledge of clinical research literatureAll qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application packageWe will not make assumptions when reviewing applicationsFailure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualificationIt is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application packageReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11 to GS-13Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this positionQuestions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck This position is responsible for delivering direct psychological services to Veterans enrolled in Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) and addressing outpatient mental health needs through Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI)The HBPC program offers comprehensive - interdisciplinary primary care services to Veterans with complex - chronic - and disabling diseases in their own homesBeyond primary care interventions - the HBPC program provides palliative care - rehabilitation - disease management - and care coordination services to Veterans in advanced stages of chronic disease - especially those at high risk of recurrent hospitalization or nursing home placementThe psychologist serving in this role will deliver a wide range of psychological servicesThese activities will require travel and driving as part of the position's duties - ensuring that Veterans in various locations are reached efficientlyThe PCMHI role operates as a member of multidisciplinary primary care teams - providing brief - consultation-based services to Veterans - primary care providers - and allied Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) membersThe role emphasizes general service delivery for a broad spectrum of concerns - aiming to resolve issues within the context of primary careBehavioral health visits are designed to be brief (typically 30 minutes) - limited in number (1-6 visits) - and conducted within the primary care practice areaThis structure ensures that Veterans perceive engagements with the behavioral health provider as a routine aspect of primary care servicesThe psychologist will work within the fast-paced environment of primary care teams - consulting with multiple Veterans dailyThe primary goals are to assist PACT members with the identification - treatment - and management of mental health and behavioral medicine conditions within the enrolled populationAs well as ensure that appropriate referrals to specialty programs and community resources are madeProvide a full range of psychological assessment services - ensuring the timely and accurate completion of assessments that demonstrate interpersonal competence and accuracy in rendering mental health diagnosesDeliver comprehensive - evidence-based therapeutic interventions through both in-person and telehealth servicesProvide therapeutic services through individual therapy - couples/family therapy - and psychoeducational groupsDevelop treatment plans and set achievable treatment goals in collaboration with the patientThe treatment plan will be completed no later than the end of the patient's third visit for mental health services and updated as required by the Mental Health Integrated Care Community (MH ICC) - or more frequently if there is a change in the patient's condition or needsEvaluate service delivery and outcomes by consistently using measurement-based care to guide interventions and treatmentConduct crisis screening and assessment - developing crisis management plans for the appropriate level of careIn the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency - follow the protocol of the Mental Health Clinic at the VA Medical CenterProvide consultation to professional staff within the Fargo VA Healthcare System and to community providers regarding patient diagnosis and treatment - as well as the delivery of careOffer formal or informal training for psychology trainees - including students - interns - and residentsEnsure that the practice of psychology is consistent with the professional practice standards and ethics of the American Psychological Association and with the established policies and procedures of the Psychology Service - Fargo VA - State Licensing Board - and the Veterans Health AdministrationPosition(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement programApplicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offerThe selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointmentProgram 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 review of the EDRP applicationFormer EDRP participants are ineligible to applyWork Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.mRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveLearn more Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized