Psychologist
Location: Anchorage Alaska
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is in need of Psychologist right now, this occupation will be placed in Alaska. More details about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number
(VIN): 945261
Salary:
To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professiona! l accomplishments.
You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The
Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.
If you are ! transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invit! e you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA.
The VA is committed to hiring Veterans
.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are
I
ntegrity,
C
ommitment,
A
dvocacy,
R
espect and
E
xcellence ("
I CARE
").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to
http://www.va.gov/jobs/
.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA is tax-free) is currently 5.57% and is subject ! to change in the future.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship
English language proficiency
Background/suitability investigation
Physical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination
DUTIES:
This position is located at the Alaska VA Healthcare System, Social and Behavioral Health Service, Anchorage, Alaska. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments.
Treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment.
Consult with facility staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.
Supervise interdisciplinary staff and trainees.
Provide clinical leadership in treatment planning meetings, clinical staff meetings, client staffings, etc.
Administer a variety of group and individual behavioral and self-repor! t assessments.
Conduct interviews, use rating scales, question! naires or other measurement devices, or observe the client to assess emotional, functional or psychological condition.
Assist in developing new assessment or measurement devices.
Plan appropriate clinical treatment for individual clients.
Conceptualize, develop and present detailed treatment plans for full range of psychological services for clients.
Serve as key member of the interdisciplinary team providing the full range of behavior therapy and other psychological therapies for a widely diverse client base.
Use a variety of clinical modalities [e.g., Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, (Behavioral Rehearsal, relaxation training, assertiveness training, systematic sensitization, etc.), Cognitive Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing].
Monitor client's progress.
Provide advice to other staff professionals to promote and preserve a therapeutic environment for individual clients.
Participate in dev! eloping internal policies and programs concerning service structure and operations.
Contribute toward developing and coordinating internal review systems and program development processes.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Relocation expenses and/or incentives have not been authorized.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship
English language proficiency (written and spoken)
Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required.
Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Associ! ation (APA)
AND
Have successfully completed a profess! ional psychology intern training program that has been accredited by APA.
At least two (2) additional years of postdoctoral experience appropriate to the specialty area of the position.
In addition, must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques 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, Part II, Appendix G18, PSYCHOLOGIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated March 17, 2006.
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to b! e tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. 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.
Veteran's Preference
: When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all date! s of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.)! . Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for ! 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to
http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered:
http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp
.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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! If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 07:36:35 GMT