Clinical Psychologist
Location: Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Description: Department of the Army is at present recruited Clinical Psychologist right now, this position will be placed in Texas. For detail informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
This is a developmental position and the target level for this training assignment is GS-12. The incumbent performs developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision. Assignments become progressively more difficult until the full-performance level is reached. Non-competitive promotion to the target job may be effected provided the incumbent is sufficiently experienced; meets all necessary qualification requirements for promotion to the target job; and is performing the full scope of the major duties and is functioning under the supervisory controls stated in the target job description. Works under general supervision, receiving guidance and consultation from the Warrior Resiliency Program Fellowship Director for Trauma, Risk, and Resiliency or other designated higher level psychologists or physicians who serve as training faculty. The Director of Brooke Army Medical Center, Clinical Psychology Fellowship Training Programs has oversight and regulatory controls. The incumbent is evaluated and directed during the acquisition of advanced clinical acumen and thereafter. Carries out clinical duties in accordance with generally accepted counseling theories, methods, techniques and practices. Incumbent is responsible for planning own work, keeping fellowship program director and relevant supervisor informed of progress and/or problem areas encountered and making appropriate referrals to the supervisor those matters beyond the scope of his/her knowledge of the limits of assigned responsibility. Work is reviewed for adequacy of planning appropriateness of methods and techniques used, and recommendations made.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
KEY REQUIREMENTS
This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement
DUTIES:
This is a developmental position and the incumbent will perform developmental assignments as Clinical Psychology Fellow for the Warrior Resiliency Program Fellowship Director for Trauma, Risk and Resiliency psychologists.
Provides diagnostic and treatment services to military personnel and their family members experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties. Develops course material and conducts Behavioral Management Classes/groups designed to promote resiliency or facilitate trauma recovery for affected individuals or associated family members. Serves as consultant for hospital clinics and services to provide advice and assistance on management of behavioral issues or psychological symptoms through interview of patients and staff or discussing cases with professional staff. Incumbent will conceptualize, develop, and implement training focused on enhancing resiliency with military personnel. Implementation may require brief work in outdoor (field). Assists in conducting general clinical research to include but not limited to: Program evaluation, quasi-experimental design, multivariate analyses, regression or statistical modeling. Performs crisis intervention, handling referrals from Emergency Department, walk-ins or via telebehavioral health technology. Determines immediate problems and initiates action as required, such as recommending hospital admission to staff psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. Provide emergency mental health services on a scheduled, rotating on-call basis to patients in the Emergency Department or Inpatient wards of Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) both during and after regular duty hours. Provides training in the use of psychological testing instruments and interview techniques to psychology interns, military and civilian technicians and psychology graduate students in order to provide advanced knowledge in the treatment of patients (adults & pediatrics) to include veterans and their families. Educational/didactic experiences include weekly seminars, readings, and distinguished visiting professor lectures, post doctoral fellowship training/seminars with other fellows in the areas of psychopharmacology, ethics, cultural awareness and hypnosis training. The incumbent will complete basic training in treatment modalities in Prolonged Exposure (PE) or Cognitive Processing Therapy and advanced training in at least one of them. This training may require travel to training locations which may be out of state or region. Assists in training pre-doctoral psychology interns and military/civilian psychology technicians on specific clinical cases.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized experience: To Qualify applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-9 ). Specialized experience is defined as: experience which includes an APA accredited internship experience providing psychological diagnosis, assessment and treatment of behavioral health and health psychology cases and consultation to families and other health care providers in behavioral health and general health psychology.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities)in the following areas :
Knowledge of clinical counseling theories, methods, techniques and practices Knowledge of patient assessment procedures to include: screening, evaluation, treatment and disposition Knowledge of training practices to develop course material and conduct Behavioral Mgmt Classes Skills to prepare seminars, case consultations, or didactics
Basic Requirements:
Degree: major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below:
Clinical psychology -- For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.
Other Requirements:
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Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the q uestionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.
Basis for Rating : Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment to include use of Telework and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Possible student loan repayment Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
OTHER INFORMATION:
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDl140025-V300.pdf.
• In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .)
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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This position will be opened on: Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:19:42 GMT
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