This position is located in Mental Health Services under the direct clinical supervision of the Section Chief for the Psychologists' assigned unit. The Psychologist will provide mental health care for Veterans including psychological assessments, individual and group therapy as part of the treatment programming on the unit. The Psychologist works as a member of an interdisciplinary Mental Health team to develop treatment plans and consults as they develop discharge plans for each Veteran. 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. Education: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. Licensure: A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently from a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required. 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). Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist GS-11 (Entry Level) Experience. None beyond the basic requirements. Staff Psychologist GS-12 (Development Level)Experience. At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11). Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist but with less intense supervision than at the GS-11 grade level. Staff Psychologist GS-13: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes for an adult treatment population: performing bio-psychosocial evaluations; and developing behavioral health treatment plans; and providing psychological counseling. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Knowledge of and ability to apply advanced professional psychological treatments 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 and fluency in scientific information discovery. 4. Knowledge of and ability to apply structured scientific paradigms to research involving existing protocols and established scientific methods, including knowledge of research design and analysis as applied to their area of expertise, that has resulted in recognition at the local and regional level and that is developing into national recognition (e.g., speaking at national conferences and/or publishing in nationally-distributed scientific journals) 5. Ability to perform essential research tasks of scholarship and research execution, including research participant relations and management, research documentation, data acquisition and maintenance, human subjects protection, budget oversight, supervision of project staff, and collaboration. 6. Ability to formulate results within a scientific framework and organize scientific reporting.7. Knowledge of methods and ability to increase the basic research skills of others via research mentoring References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/103 PART II APPENDIX G18 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13. ["Duties include: The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for the provision and delivery of a full range of psychological services provided to veteran patients at the Medical Center. He/she performs the duties of a licensed clinical psychologist who is a full member of the medical staff with clinical privileges recommended by the Chief, Mental Health Service, the Professional Standards Board, Chief of Staff, and approved by the Medical Center Director. He/she performs psychological assessment, evaluation and treatment of patients with problems of personality, emotional adjustment or mental illness. The Clinical Psychologist performs psychotherapy with patients, either through individual sessions or through group therapy sessions and uses therapeutic techniques. Through testing and clinical interviews and observation, the clinical psychologist assesses intelligence, behavior and personality variables. He/she assists Medical Staff in differential diagnosis of functional and organic disorders. The Clinical Psychologist provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served. Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide care needed as described in the services' policies and procedures. The provider promotes, supervises or provides individual and group psychotherapy; and may conduct psychotherapy in difficult, multifaceted cases. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified applicant. EDRP Authorized: Contact Onnie.Green@Va.Gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more"]

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