Supervisory Psychologist (Chief, Addiction Treatment Programs) at Leavenworth

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 873713873713

To fulfill President Lincolns 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 Americas Veterans.

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. 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/

NOTE: 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. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidates education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.

Area of Consideration: First area of consideration will be given to NFFE bargaining unit employees at the Leavenworth VAMC. Second area of consideration will be given to additional EKHCS employees. Third area of consideration will be given to the public (US citizens and US nationals).

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.

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass pre-employment examination
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
• Background and-or Security Investigation required

DUTIES:Back to top

The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care system (EKHCS) is a tertiary care health system providing Urgent Care, Inpatient and Outpatient Care, Research, Domiciliary Care, Nursing Home Care, and Geriatric Care to a 45-county primary service area which spans throughout Northeastern and Central Kansas and Missouri. EKHCS consists of two divisions: the Colmery-ONeil Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center, located in Leavenworth, Kansas, as well as multiple Community Based Outpatient Clinics across the service area. This health care system includes a tertiary psychiatric facility and one of the largest Substance Use Disorder (SUD) clinics nationally and the largest in VISN 15.

This vacancy announcement is for one (1) position with the Behavioral Health Service of the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System and will be stationed at the Leavenworth campus. In this role, you will function as a Supervisory Psychologist/Chief for the Addictions Therapy Program (ATP).

Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Treating mental disorders through a variety of modalities.
• Providing a full range of psycho-diagnostic services, including psychological assessment.
• Providing a full range of therapeutic interventions.
• Performing evaluations for veterans for complex addiction disorders, including substance abuse disorders.
• Oversight for all EKHCS addiction programs, to include program evaluation and/or research activities.
• Provides collateral supervisory duties primarily for non-professional staff (addiction therapists) and a small number of professional staff, to include performance appraisals, performance awards, time keeping, and supervisory education.
• Responsibility for national reports for reflecting SUD treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. citizenship.
• Education: Doctoral degree from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. (TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING DEGREE COMPLETION MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION PACKAGE)
• Internship: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that has been accredited by the APA. Exceptions: (1) new VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs we resanctioned by VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Central Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern and (2) VHA facilities who offered full one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement.
• License: Hold a full, current, 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. (COPY OF LICENSE MUST BE INCLUDED IN APPLICATION PACKAGE)

GRADE DETERMINATIONS:

GS-11 (ENTRY LEVEL)

No additional requirements beyond the basic requirements listed above.

GS-12

In addition to the basic requirements at the GS-11 level, at least one (1) year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level. Individuals assigned as GS-12 psychologists may be in the process of obtaining licensure at the independent practice level. If unlicensed, the individual must be supervised by a licensed psychologist and the experience and supervision must meet the standards for psychology licensure. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, a wide range of professional psychological theories and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations.
• Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies.
• Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures.

GS-13 (FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL)

In addition to the experience requirement at the GS-12 level, at least one (1) additional year of experience as a psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations.
• Ability to provide professional advise and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health.
• Knowledge of clinical research literature.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

REFERENCE: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G18, Psychology Qualification Standard, dated March 2006, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GS0100/0185.htm

 

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: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.  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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light lifting (under 15 pounds), straight pulling, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking, standing, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, specific visual requirement, hearing (aid permitted), emotional and mental stability, ability to read written material, and working closely with others. 

Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.  For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Leavenworth, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.