Clinical psychologist
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Dublin
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary This 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. 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 Basic
Requirements: --- Citizenship --- Be a citizen of the United States
--- Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy ---
Education --- 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 completed --- The specialty area of the
degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the
applicant is to be employed --- OR, have a Doctoral degree in any
area of psychology and, in addition, successfully completed a
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; and b) the specialty in which you
were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am
applying for; OR, have a Doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and
1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation
primarily psychological in nature --- Internship --- 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 employed; OR, 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
intern; OR, 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
requirement; OR, 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) --- NOTE:
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 program --- If 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 program ---
Licensure --- At the GS-13 level, 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 Columbia --- English Language
Proficiency --- Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and
written English in accordance with VA Regulations --- 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) --- Must pass a background check --- Grade
Determinations: GS-13 Psychologist Assignment --- This is the full
performance level for staff psychologists --- At this level,
psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the
provision of psychological services, consulting with peers and
supervisors as appropriate --- They may be assigned to any VHA
program and setting, such as inpatient or outpatient medicine,
primary care, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation
medicine, geriatrics, Compensation and Pension, Vet Centers, and
the VHA National Center for Organization Development ---
Psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological or
neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a
variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive interventions for
treatment of medical disorders --- Among the modalities provided
are individual, family, and group psychotherapies and other
interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions
--- Psychologists consult with medical center staff on a wide
variety of patient care issues --- Staff psychologists may be
involved in program evaluation, teaching, training, and research
activities --- Experience --- At least two years of experience as a
professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the
GS-12 grade level --- In addition, the candidate must demonstrate
the KSAs below --- 1 --- Knowledge of, and ability to apply,
professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient
populations --- 2 --- Ability to provide professional advice and
consultation in areas related to professional psychology and
behavioral health --- 3 --- Knowledge of clinical research
literature --- References: VA Handbook 5005/103, Part II, Appendix
G18, PSYCHOLOGIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD The full performance level
of this vacancy is GS-13 --- The actual grade at which an applicant
may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-13 --- Physical
Requirements: The work requires extreme patience and controlling of
emotions --- The work may require using appropriate techniques to
physically restrain patients who present a danger to self or others
--- The work may also require assisting physically disabled
Veterans --- Day-to-day work involves sitting, walking, standing
and carrying light objects --- The work is typically performed in a
clinical setting that exposes the incumbent to the communicable
diseases common to Veterans --- Some of the work is performed in a
setting away from the office, where the environment cannot be
controlled --- The incumbent must be able to safely operate a
government owned vehicle for the purpose of community work and to
transport patients. Duties "***This is an open continuous
announcement. Certificates of eligibles will be issued as vacancies
exist. Each location listed may or may not have a current vacant
position. The Community Living Center (CLC) Psychologist serves on
a multidisciplinary team within the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
in Dublin, Georgia. The Community Living Center Psychologist is the
provider of mental health services and consultation to veterans
within the Dublin CLC and other veterans within the Geriatrics and
Extended Care (G& EC) Service Line as directed. Clinical
Responsibilities (90% of time) Within the scope of privileges
granted, incumbent provides a full range of behavioral health
diagnostic services utilizing appropriate assessment instruments
and structured interviews, generates psychological reports based on
assessments, serves as an authoritative source of information in
the use and interpretation of tests to make differential diagnoses
of patient problems, and provides expert consultation to other
disciplines or units with regards to assessment and evaluation
procedures. Within the scope of privileges granted, provides a full
range of patient care psychotherapy interventions, including
individual and group therapy, as well as specialized interventions
such as behavior management consultations and systems or
environmental interventions. When appropriate uses newly proven or
experimental techniques. Presents informed reports or educates
multi-disciplinary teams on the use of newly proven or evidence
based intervention techniques. Based on data gathered during the
assessment, conceptualizes, develops and implements detailed plans
of care for a full range of psychological services. Independently
exercises authoritative judgment in the adjustment of care plans.
Monitors patient's progress, determines when reassessment is
appropriate and adjusts care plans accordingly. As part of the
Community Living Center, provides comprehensive behavioral and
mental health services to veterans with complex and chronic
disabling disorders, including veterans in advanced stages of
chronic disease or nearing end of life. Provision of services
includes the following: Screening, assessment, diagnosis, and
treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders, as well as
other behavioral problems, with an emphasis on the application of
time-limited, evidence-based interventions. Assessment and
intervention for subclinical symptoms, such as dysphoria, anxiety,
adjustment difficulties, including end of life issues. Evaluation
of cognitive deficits to address specific functional questions or
determine if referral is needed for neuropsychological assessment.
Assessment for competency of a patient's ability to make medical
decisions, understand advanced directives, perform specific
functions, or live independently. Attending daily team care plan
meetings when on duty. Assisting staff in determining how to
present treatment options and educational material to patients in a
format they can understand. Counseling with couples or families,
when appropriate, to relieve relationship difficulties, provide
support, or promote collaboration with the clinical team.
Behavioral health interventions to address pain management,
disability adjustment, sleep problems, weight loss, smoking
cessation, or medical compliance. Academic/Teaching/Training (5% of
time) Supervises pre-doctoral and post-doctoral Psychology trainees
as indicated; May serve as an educator or consult to other
disciplines involved in the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service
Line or elsewhere as needed. Other Significant Responsibilities (5%
of time) Assist supervisor in the execution of ongoing program
evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor
the effectiveness of the clinical program. Facilitates liaisons
with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate
services. Complies with national and local performance measures,
including timely health care screening and completion of clinical
reminders for all patients. Complies with all CPRS documentation
procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and
proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and
procedure codes). Attends and participates in administrative and
informational meetings held by the Service Line Director (or
designee) and facility Director. May serve on Medical Center
committees or task forces specifically relating to diagnosis,
assessment, and/or treatment issues associated with the Integrated
Primary Care and Mental Health programs. Work Schedule: 8:00 am -
4:30 pm, Monday through Friday Telework: Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
May be authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator for
questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not
required"
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Brentwood , Clinical psychologist, Healthcare , Dublin, California
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