Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Psychologist
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Bloomfield, New Jersey, us, 07003
Overview
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. 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 Policy. 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. 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. 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. (1) Exception. 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 § 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 licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. Grade Determinations for GS-11 to GS-13: see original content for detail. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13. Preferred Experience : Working with combat veterans in providing family counseling services; working with veterans who were sexually traumatized / harassed while in the military; conducting psycho-social assessments and the provision of processing psychotherapy for trauma related conditions; and implementing treatment plans for combat Veterans / and their families. Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for providing Vet Center services to eligible individuals. This includes independently employing therapeutic modalities of individual, family, marriage, and group intervention to enhance readjustment. Intake Screening and Assessment: establish a therapeutic relationship, perform risk assessment for self-harm and psychosocial functioning, and develop the readjustment counseling service plan. Readjustment Counseling Goal Setting and Service Planning: develop and update an individualized service plan with intake outcomes and outcome measurements. Direct Counseling Service Provision: implement the counseling plan through individual, group, marriage and/or family readjustment counseling. Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention: apply ongoing risk assessment and develop safety plans as needed. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; some evenings and weekends may be required. Compressed/ Flexible may be available. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Contact HROOR&STeamA, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Work Environment and Benefits
Pay: Competitive salary with potential step increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual leave and sick leave and holidays. Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment. Child Care Subsidy: Eligible full-time employees may receive subsidy after 60 days, up to 25% of eligible costs. Retirement: Federal pension and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: Not a virtual position. PCS: Not Authorized. AVO: Not Authorized. Disclosures: Multidisciplinary role open to Social Worker, Psychologist, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, and Marriage & Family Therapist; apply to the appropriate announcement.
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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. 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. 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 Policy. 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. 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. 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. (1) Exception. 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 § 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 licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. Grade Determinations for GS-11 to GS-13: see original content for detail. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13. Preferred Experience : Working with combat veterans in providing family counseling services; working with veterans who were sexually traumatized / harassed while in the military; conducting psycho-social assessments and the provision of processing psychotherapy for trauma related conditions; and implementing treatment plans for combat Veterans / and their families. Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for providing Vet Center services to eligible individuals. This includes independently employing therapeutic modalities of individual, family, marriage, and group intervention to enhance readjustment. Intake Screening and Assessment: establish a therapeutic relationship, perform risk assessment for self-harm and psychosocial functioning, and develop the readjustment counseling service plan. Readjustment Counseling Goal Setting and Service Planning: develop and update an individualized service plan with intake outcomes and outcome measurements. Direct Counseling Service Provision: implement the counseling plan through individual, group, marriage and/or family readjustment counseling. Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention: apply ongoing risk assessment and develop safety plans as needed. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; some evenings and weekends may be required. Compressed/ Flexible may be available. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Contact HROOR&STeamA, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Work Environment and Benefits
Pay: Competitive salary with potential step increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual leave and sick leave and holidays. Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment. Child Care Subsidy: Eligible full-time employees may receive subsidy after 60 days, up to 25% of eligible costs. Retirement: Federal pension and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: Not a virtual position. PCS: Not Authorized. AVO: Not Authorized. Disclosures: Multidisciplinary role open to Social Worker, Psychologist, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, and Marriage & Family Therapist; apply to the appropriate announcement.
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