Clinical Psychologist (Chief, Mental Health)
Location: Temple, Texas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Clinical Psychologist (Chief, Mental Health) right now, this job will be depute in Texas. More details about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must pass pre-employment examination if required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
DUTIES:
Vacancy Identification Number 737209 (Please include on all documents)
Applications will ONLY be accepted online or by fax, 1-478-757-3144.
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) in one of the largest integrated health care systems in the Department of Veterans Affairs and includes facilities in Temple, Waco, and Austin, TX. Community-Based Outpatient Clinics are located in Brownwood, Cedar Park, Palestine, and Bryan-College Station. NO STATE TAXES!!!
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ESTABLISHES AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. THE FIRST LIST OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS WILL BE PULLED FOR REFERRAL ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2012 AND THEN BI-WEEKLY AFTER THAT UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. DURING THAT TIME PERIOD IF YOU UPDATE EXISTING INFORMATION YOU MUST ALERT THE POINT OF CONTACT OF THIS VACANCY VIA EMAIL OF THE CHANGE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL BE AT NO FAULT OF THE FACILITY AND YOUR UPDATED INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
IF PATIENT NEEDS ARISE, THE INCUMBENT OF THE ABOVE POSITION MAY BE REASSIGNED WITHIN THE CENTRAL TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
This is a non-bargaining position.
Tour of Duty: Normally Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., although some evening and week-end hours may be required.
This position is located in Temple, Texas.
The incumbentÂ's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to leading, planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the operational aspects of multiple mental health programs at the Temple campus. The Chief of MH&BM, Temple Campus reports to and serves as a key support to the Associate Chief of Staff, Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine, in the overall administrative, programmatic and clinical management of Temple campus mental health programs, providing outpatient, residential rehabilitation and consultative services to veterans and active military personnel. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing some direct care to veterans and leading peer review, organizational improvement, continuing education, scope of practice, clinical privileging, and quality management and process improvement activities.
This position may also be filled as a Medical Doctor (Board certification in Psychiatry and Neurology preferred), Nurse Practitioner, Psychologist, or Social Worker (LCSW Required). Only One position will be filled.
***RELOCATION EXPENSES OR RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES OR EDRP (EDUCATION DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM) MAY BE AUTHORIZED .
Application(s) selected for this position could be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program, based on the availability of funds. Or applications selected for this position could be eligible for relocation or recruitment incentives.
Please note only one incentive can be applied for and this does not guarantee approval for any of the incentives.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. U.S. citizenship.
2. Must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by
the American Psychological Association (APA). Attach transcripts.
3. Must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that has
been accredited by APA. Attach certification.
4. Must 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. Attach copy of license.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
At the GS-14 Supervisory Psychologist level, incumbent has supervisory responsibility for subordinates which include supervision of staff, professional management, and administrative responsibilities that are complex in scope and that constitute a significant component of the medical center. The Supervisory psychologists also have line and staff authority for resource allocations within the area of responsibility and ensure the efficient operation of the organizational unit. Decisions are made exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. The following must be met :
(a) Licensure. 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.
(b) Experience. At least 1 year of professional psychologist experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, and must fully meet the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ( KSAs) for that level (GS-13 listed below). In addition , the candidate must show in their Résumé or CV the following professional KSAs ( KSAÂ's for the GS-14) and exhibit the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the GS-13
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.
4. For supervisory assignments
a. Ability to provide supervision in areas related to behavioral health and social services provision in order to accomplish the organizational goals and objectives.
b. Ability to provide fair, principled and decisive leadership for a work environment that promotes shared accountability.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the GS-14
1. Ability to effectively supervise and manage subordinate employees.
- 2. Skill in assessing qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees.
- 3. Ability to develop productivity standards appropriate to each service provided and each venue.
5. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
- 6. Skill in working collaboratively with other disciplines and supervisors.
References : VA Handbook 5005 available in the local Human Resources Office.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
FOREIGN EDUCATION: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States , you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
Public Law 95-201 requires that persons appointed to direct patient-care positions must possess the required basic proficiency in spoken and written English.
V eterans' preference does apply to Title 38 Hybrid positions; therefore, if you are a Veteran applying for veterans preference, you must submit evidence of eligibility, such as: a copy of your DD-214(s) (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference version dated December 2004), if applicable; and the proof requested on the form, such as a Civil Service Preference letter stating your percentage of disability, if applicable.
D D Form 214: Veterans can now request a copy of their DD-214 online at the following National Personnel Records Center website, http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html . This site also provides instructions and addresses for requesting service records, medical records, proof of military service, correcting records, and replacing medals or awards. Veterans may also request a copy of their DD-214 by calling 800-827-1000 or TDD# 800-829-4833.
F or more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to determine if you are qualified for this job.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.
Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 90 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
Applications will be accepted from permanent Title 38, including Hybrid Title 38 employees, in accordance with the VA-OPM interchange agreement, and if selected, they will be converted to competitive service appointments.
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If you were eligible to this job, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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