This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/787564200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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.
04/19/2024 to 07/12/2024
$90,465 - $167,624 per year
GS 11 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
13
No
Yes
CBTA-12387402-24-GGB
787564200
This vacancy announcement is open to current VHA employees.
Primary (Clinical) Responsibilities:
1. Provides a full range of psychological services at all levels of complexity for patients within the General Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, with service delivery to include intake evaluations, psychological diagnostic assessment, and psychotherapy.
2. Provides evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g., DBT, PE, CPT) in individual, family, couples, and group formats for a wide-range of Veterans with mental health needs.
3. Serves as a member of general mental health team, providing psychological consultation to other professional staff for Veterans mental health care needs.
4. Functions independently as a member of the Durham VA HCS Medical Staff, with full clinical privileges. Assumes complete professional responsibility for his clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation.
5. As relevant and as requested, may provide clinical supervision to Psychology practicum students, interns, or fellows (or unlicensed Psychology staff, as requested).
6. Completes all VA required, mandatory trainings
ENRICHING ELEMENTS
Teaching and Training:
1. May provide clinical supervision and instruction to psychology interns.
2. May teach in house seminars/didactics.
3. May provide research and or professional development mentorship for psychology interns.
Research/Program Evaluation:
1. May contribute to the establishment and maintenance of patient tracking and treatment outcome databases to enable ongoing program evaluation for the General Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
2. As requested, analyzes and interprets program evaluation data related to clinical or educational / training programs.
3. May engage in non-funded or VA funded research per approval of the supervising psychologist and Chief of Psychology.
4. As applicable, may publish results of research in scientific, peer-reviewed journals and/or present research findings at scientific meetings or present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings.
Other Significant Responsibilities:
1. With approval, may serve on Medical Center, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
2. May represent Psychology/Mental Health programs in various workgroups and committees at the Medical Center.
3. May actively participate in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations.
4. As assigned, may represent the Medical enter or Psychology/Mental Health at professional organizations/community group events or committees.
Customer Service:
Meets the needs of customers, while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Incumbent will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level for the program for which they are assigned.
Preferred experience: The psychologist applies advanced professional psychological diagnostic methods and evidence-based intervention strategies to a full range of patient problems in the work setting. The psychologist has advanced knowledge of psychological assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and behavioral health that qualifies her/him/them to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of disciplines.
Work Schedule: M-F 8am to 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-Hoc
Virtual: No
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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 ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact?VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more.??EDRP Customer Support - Power Apps
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/12/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12387402.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/787564200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Median household income in Morehead City, NC is $47,058. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Morehead City, NC was Census Tract 9705.04 with a value of $95,757, followed by Census Tract 9705.02 and Census Tract 9704.03, with respective values of $77,426 and $46,713.
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