Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Staff Psychologist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive - EDRP Approved
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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. Program 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
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. The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To serve as a consulting psychologist for a variety of medical/surgical teams in which the employee conducts a variety of brief cognitive/psychological assessments and brief problem-focused treatment interventions. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. English language proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j. Education: To be qualified for a GS-0180 Psychologist you must possess 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. Internship Requirement: You must 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. 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 Columbia. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: GS-11 (Entry Level) Experience: None beyond the basic requirements. GS-12 (Developmental Level) Experience: At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11). 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. Duties
Provides ongoing support to other PACT members. Maintains availability for informal and "curbside" consults as needed by PACT members. Ensures ongoing availability for urgent and emergent situations. Communicates frequently with other primary care staff and attends primary care service meetings and PACT huddles. Provides chart-based consultation, including E-consults as needed/requested. Works closely with other mental health clinics and staff to identify patients whose episode of illness has been successfully treated to plan termination from specialty care and return to PACT for long-term follow-up. Provides consultation to co-located collaborative psychologist, social workers, nurses, clinical pharmacist, and other disciplines as needed. Will provide formal education sessions as needed and approved by the supervisor. Performs direct in-person or virtual face-to-face assessment and treatment when indicated. Provides diagnostic clarification services when needed. Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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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. Program 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
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. The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To serve as a consulting psychologist for a variety of medical/surgical teams in which the employee conducts a variety of brief cognitive/psychological assessments and brief problem-focused treatment interventions. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. English language proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j. Education: To be qualified for a GS-0180 Psychologist you must possess 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. Internship Requirement: You must 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. 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 Columbia. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: GS-11 (Entry Level) Experience: None beyond the basic requirements. GS-12 (Developmental Level) Experience: At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11). 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. Duties
Provides ongoing support to other PACT members. Maintains availability for informal and "curbside" consults as needed by PACT members. Ensures ongoing availability for urgent and emergent situations. Communicates frequently with other primary care staff and attends primary care service meetings and PACT huddles. Provides chart-based consultation, including E-consults as needed/requested. Works closely with other mental health clinics and staff to identify patients whose episode of illness has been successfully treated to plan termination from specialty care and return to PACT for long-term follow-up. Provides consultation to co-located collaborative psychologist, social workers, nurses, clinical pharmacist, and other disciplines as needed. Will provide formal education sessions as needed and approved by the supervisor. Performs direct in-person or virtual face-to-face assessment and treatment when indicated. Provides diagnostic clarification services when needed. Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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