U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Staff Psychologist (Neuropsychologist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $78,265.00/yr - $145,017.00/yr
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
United States Citizenship – Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education – Must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or 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 specialization program meeting both of the following conditions:
Specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program
Specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are applying for
OR – have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution – with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. (See Education below)
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
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 U.S.C. 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 licensed psychologist
Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment
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
Fellowship – Have successfully completed a two‑year Neuropsychology fellowship with training consistent with the Houston Conference Guidelines in the field of neuropsychology
Experience – In addition to meeting the basic requirements, the following apply:
GS‑11 Level: No additional experience beyond the basic requirement; staff psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders, and may conduct research
Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under close supervision of a licensed psychologist
GS‑12 Level: At least one full year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the GS‑11 level; demonstrate KSAs including knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods, design and implement effective treatment strategies, incorporate new clinical procedures, and conduct research activities
GS‑13 Level: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist with at least one year equivalent to the GS‑12 level; demonstrate additional KSAs such as providing professional advice and consultation, knowledge of clinical research literature, and other responsibilities as outlined in the qualification standard
Physical Requirements – Standard office requirements such as using the telephone, retrieving files, writing reports, data entry, and computer database maintenance; work typically performed sitting at a desk and using a computer; occasional travel may be required; position may require walking, standing, sitting, and bending
Reference – For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Duties
Provide outpatient and—when needed— inpatient neuropsychological evaluations
Provide pre‑surgical evaluations in the areas of transplant, bariatric, and chronic pain interventions
Conduct follow‑up neuropsychological feedback sessions to provide feedback to patients and collateral parties
Complete CPRS patient care documentation, i.e., submitting a full neuropsychological evaluation report within ten business days of completion of testing
Collaborate with referring physicians on an as‑needed basis, including potential involvement in multidisciplinary meeting settings
Respond to patient messages from secure messages and the Mental Health Call Center
Maintain patient records and files in accordance with HIPAA and Privacy Act guidelines
Optional – Provide supervision to pre‑doctoral practicum and intern‑level students; participate in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee; hold faculty appointment (may include adjunct status) at affiliated universities; provide leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned
Engage in research as discussed with the Psychology Group and approved by the IUPUI IRB and the VA IRB; present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings or publish at least yearly
Actively participate in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations
Other duties as assigned
Virtual – This is not a virtual position
EDRP Authorized – Contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Staff Psychologist (Neuropsychologist)
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $78,265.00/yr - $145,017.00/yr
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
United States Citizenship – Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education – Must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or 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 specialization program meeting both of the following conditions:
Specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program
Specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are applying for
OR – have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution – with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. (See Education below)
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
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 U.S.C. 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 licensed psychologist
Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment
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
Fellowship – Have successfully completed a two‑year Neuropsychology fellowship with training consistent with the Houston Conference Guidelines in the field of neuropsychology
Experience – In addition to meeting the basic requirements, the following apply:
GS‑11 Level: No additional experience beyond the basic requirement; staff psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders, and may conduct research
Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under close supervision of a licensed psychologist
GS‑12 Level: At least one full year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the GS‑11 level; demonstrate KSAs including knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods, design and implement effective treatment strategies, incorporate new clinical procedures, and conduct research activities
GS‑13 Level: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist with at least one year equivalent to the GS‑12 level; demonstrate additional KSAs such as providing professional advice and consultation, knowledge of clinical research literature, and other responsibilities as outlined in the qualification standard
Physical Requirements – Standard office requirements such as using the telephone, retrieving files, writing reports, data entry, and computer database maintenance; work typically performed sitting at a desk and using a computer; occasional travel may be required; position may require walking, standing, sitting, and bending
Reference – For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Duties
Provide outpatient and—when needed— inpatient neuropsychological evaluations
Provide pre‑surgical evaluations in the areas of transplant, bariatric, and chronic pain interventions
Conduct follow‑up neuropsychological feedback sessions to provide feedback to patients and collateral parties
Complete CPRS patient care documentation, i.e., submitting a full neuropsychological evaluation report within ten business days of completion of testing
Collaborate with referring physicians on an as‑needed basis, including potential involvement in multidisciplinary meeting settings
Respond to patient messages from secure messages and the Mental Health Call Center
Maintain patient records and files in accordance with HIPAA and Privacy Act guidelines
Optional – Provide supervision to pre‑doctoral practicum and intern‑level students; participate in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee; hold faculty appointment (may include adjunct status) at affiliated universities; provide leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned
Engage in research as discussed with the Psychology Group and approved by the IUPUI IRB and the VA IRB; present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings or publish at least yearly
Actively participate in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations
Other duties as assigned
Virtual – This is not a virtual position
EDRP Authorized – Contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr