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.
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. 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: See Education Section ) Must 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. 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 May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Experience: In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above: Psychology Program Manager, GS-14 At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 (full performance) grade level In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following: KSAs: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Preferred Experience: Neuropsychological testing and completion of a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is 14. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 14. to . Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although may require extreme patience in controlling one's emotions. The work may require using appropriate technique to physically restrain clients who present a danger to self or others. The work may also require assisting physically disabled clients and may include lifting them. Work is typically performed in a clinical setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts which require safety precautions typical of hospitals, offices and meeting rooms. Some work is performed in a setting away from the office where the environment cannot be controlled. There may be occasional risk of physical harm that may require special precautions and training.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position functions primarily as a neuropsychologist for the Mental Health Care Line, which encompasses both the inpatient and outpatient divisions. In addition, the neuropsychologist may be asked to support interdisciplinary treatment teams in the Community Living Centers and serve as a consultant to other Care Lines in the facility. Work is primarily in support of activities managed by the Mental Health Care Line Manager and Chief Psychologist, but the incumbent may also provide support as requested to other areas of the hospital, as well as to various training programs located at the facility. Clinical Neuropsychology is a specialty in profession of psychology that applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior and cognition as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. Duties include, but are not limited to: CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES (75% of time) Performs psychological and neuropsychological assessment, evaluation and treatment of patients with problems of cognitive deficits, personality, emotional adjustment or mental illness. Performs psychotherapy with patients, either through individual sessions or through group therapy sessions. Uses therapeutic techniques. Administers a wide variety of group and individual psychological tests including neuropsychological instruments. Administers and interprets neuropsychological test batteries. Provides verbal feedback on assessment results, diagnosis and recommendations to the patient and/or their family/caregiver/guardian. Writes clear, concise reports in response to consultation requests. Provides Evaluative Support to a large population of clients affiliated with the installation or for a particular client base. Plans and conducts group and individual psychotherapy. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (25% of time) Provides clinical consultation to GS-13 neuropsychology staff members. Trains the psychometrician in test administration. Guides and supervises psychometrician with their clinical and administrative tasks. Manages all neuropsychology consults, communicates effectively with referral sources, and assigns testing cases to neuropsychology staff to evenly distribute workload. Develops a rotation in neuropsychology for psychology interns. Liaises with other neuropsychologists in the VISN in order to refer and/or receive neuropsychology consults in order to minimize wait times for patients. Proposes and develops neuropsychology services SOPs for the Division manager that are consistent with the medical center's mission and goals (e.g. improving productivity, quality and access to services). Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date. 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. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.? Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-hoc is available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92044-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.