Psychologist

PsychologistDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationSan Francisco VA Health Care SystemOverview

##### Open & closing dates

09/03/2019 to 09/12/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 00

##### Salary

$62,236 to $94,978 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Ukiah, CARelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThe VA San Francisco Health Care System is recruiting for a highly

qualified and motivated Psychologist to serve at the Ukiah CBOC

within Mental Health Service. The clinical responsibilities of this

position will emphasize use of evidenced based psychotherapies, as

well as providing mental health prevention, assessment, treatment,

and professional consultation services.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities

Screens for cognitive deficits to address specific functional

questions.

Conducts assessments of mood, functioning, substance use, and

risk.

Conducts diagnosis of depressive and anxiety-related disorders,

subclinical symptoms of dysphoria, PTSD, adjustment

difficulties, excessive use or misuse of alcohol or other drugs

as well as other Axis I and II conditions.

Uses evidenced based individual and group interventions for

depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, chronic disease

management, substance use, and relationship problems and for all

other Axis I and II conditions.

Uses evidenced based behavioral medicine interventions to manage

pain, disability, sleep problems, weight loss, smoking

cessation, and medical adherence.

Functions professionally and appropriately in multidisciplinary

settings.

Serves as a consulting expert to outpatient and inpatient teams,

other treatment personnel and medical center management.

Works in a cooperative, collaborative, professional and

productive manner with staff from other disciplines and

healthcare systems in a variety of contexts in order to advance

the goals of the VISN.

Provides clinical services through the use of tele-mental health

technology when it is indicated and available.

Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential12

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after

12/31/1959

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Pre-employment physical required

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online

onboarding process

QualificationsPhysical Requirements: Physical Demands of the work are

generally minor. The work is primarily sedentary, although the

stress involved in dealing continually with persons in emotional

distress and who may be uncooperative and occasionally violent makes

this work notably more demanding than most sedentary jobs.Basic Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this

vacancy

English Language: Must be proficient in written and spoken

English

Education: (1) 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.

For the purpose of meeting this requirement, the term "specialty

area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the

accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might

require special skills. Currently, APA accredits doctoral

programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology,

counseling psychology, school psychology, or combinations of two

or more of those areas. PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in

psychological clinical science. CPA accredits doctoral programs

in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, clinical

neuropsychology, and school psychology. There are no job

assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school

psychologist; therefore, an applicant with a degree in the

specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for

appointment. Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility

for appointment as a psychologist in VHA, there is no

distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of

school psychology). OR (2) 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; and, (b) the specialty in which the

applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment

for which the applicant is to be employed. NOTE: 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 internship.

[Psychologists who have successfully completed a

re-specialization program as described above and who were

employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the

implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met

the educational requirements of these qualification standards.]

OR (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from

a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation

primarily psychological in nature. AND (4) Internships, (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 employed. OR (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 intern; OR (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 requirement; OR (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 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. 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.

Grade Determination:Staff Psychologist, GS-11 (Entry Level), Experience: None beyond

the basic requirements.Staff Psychologist, GS-12 (Developmental Level) Experience: At

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.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to

the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the

following KSAs:

1. Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional

psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of

patient populations.

2. Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies.

3. Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures.

4. Ability to conduct research activities, such as designing and

implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with

specified research job duties).

5. 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 collaboration.

Staff Psychologist, GS-13 (Full Performance, Level) Experience:

At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist,

with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to

the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the

following KSAs:

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.Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Chapter II, Appendix G18EducationIMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if

you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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:

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional

vacancies.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have

faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer

competitive status.United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be

appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in

accordance with VA Policy.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related

positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the

Schedule A excepted appointment authority.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for

Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at

VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and

coaching and reintegration support for military service members.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for

information regarding an Alternate Application.NOTE: Declining to be interviewed, failure to respond/accept

interview attempts, or failure to report for a scheduled interview

will be considered as a declination for further consideration for

employment against this vacancy.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will

be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or

omissions may affect consideration for employment.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer

work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,

AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;

philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and

skills and can provide valuable training and experience that

translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for

all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredYes- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application

Package which includes:

- CV

- SF-50 - Most current, non-award. (For federal employees only)

- Cover LetterThe following documents are accepted and may be required if

applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this

position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all

documents required for your application, such as a copy of your

transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's, documentation

to support Veterans Preference or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for

displaced Federal employees).

- DD-214

- Other

- Other Veterans Document

- Resume

- SF-15

- TranscriptVeterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible

Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or

for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must

provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and

character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are

currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or

discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to

your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,

character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of

impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others

eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of

eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10

Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.

Documentation is required to award preference. For more information

on Veterans' Preference, please visit

http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this

position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the

documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The

complete application package must be submitted by 09/12/2019 to

receive consideration.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log

in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your

USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete

the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and

appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS

account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the

Application Status link and then select the more information link

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process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA

JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy

announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents

from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.Agency contact informationKevin HosfeldPhone4152214810 X23870Emailkevin.hosfeld@va.govAddressSan Francisco VA Medical Center

4150 Clement Street

San Francisco, CA 94121

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