CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Location: Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota
Description: Department of the Air Force is hiring CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST right now, this occupation will be delegated in South Dakota. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The mission of the United States Air Force is to
fly, fight
and
win
Â…in air, space and cyberspace.
To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values --
integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
IF APPLICABLE
:
Military service member's "Statement of Service" will be accepted up to 120 days prior to separation date IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.
The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge and Character of Service (i.e. honorable).
WHO MAY APPLY:
Click
here
for more information.
You MUST have one or more identified eligibilities in order to be considered.
**Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list or fail to list**
Air Force Employee (Current, Permanent, Competitive Service, Career/Career-Conditional Employee)
DoD Transfer (Army, Navy, DFAS, etc.--Excluding Air Force)
Employment of People with Disabilities
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
Non-DoD Transfer (
OPM
,
VA
, Dept of Labor, etc.)
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment
Opportunity
Act (VEOA)
30% Disabled Veterans
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Travel and relocation expenses may be paid
DUTIES:
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The primary purpose of this position is to provide a full range of psychological services for adult beneficiaries at the Mental Health Clinic; to conduct assessments and provide evidence-based psychotherapy, and to offer consultation to medical staff and commanders.
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Provides evidence-based psychotherapy for adults. Conducts individual, group, and couple's psychotherapy for beneficiaries with a full range of psychiatric problems including psychotic, neurotic, character, family, relationship, learning and organic disorders.
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Conducts intake evaluation and psycho-diagnostic assessments.
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Provides psychological consultation for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nursing staff, military commanders/senior leaders, and other DOD and civilian providers
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Provides training and clinical supervision to mental health technicians.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent.
Specialized experience must include
professional knowledge of psychological principles, theories ,methods of data situations and problems in providing consultative services or training in psychological principles, theories, methods and techniques to advance knowledge of them and their appropriate use.
OR
To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp
AND
Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0100/0180.htm
Federal Time-In-Grade
(TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions:
Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral.
The purpose of TIG restrictions is to prevent excessively rapid promotions in competitive service GS positions and to protect competitive principles.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1.
Professional knowledge of evidence-based treatment for a full range of psychiatric disorders.
2.
Professional knowledge of individual, couple's, and group psychotherapy modalities.
3.
Professional knowledge of administration, scoring and interpretation of psychological tests.
4.
Skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of their concerns and/or issues; providing professional assistance to clients; and determining appropriate referral services and/or options.
5.
Skill in oral and written communication.
6.
Ability to evaluate psychiatric disorders.
7.
Ability to provide guidance and consultant services to medical professionals and military leaders.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE
:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?
You
MUST
provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional
U.S.
education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
:
STAFFERS INCLUDE OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS--REMEMBER TO KEEP IT SHORT. DELETE IF NOT APPLICABLE.
Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
To determine if you are qualified for this position, your resume will be reviewed and compared to your responses to the assessment questionnaire.
Applicants, who disqualify themselves, will not be evaluated further.
BENEFITS:
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Benefits of Working for the Federal Government -
Click
here
for an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
For additional information, click
here
.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click
here
.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 8
0
or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants)
: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click
here
for more information.
Incentives
: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Current Federal Civilian employees
may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of at least three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments:
If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
90-Day Register:
This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Special Employment Consideration:
Individuals with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the U.S. Air Force mission. For further information or to determine your eligibility click here:
Special Hiring Authorities
. Applicants who are selected must meet the qualification requirements and be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
If you are eligible and wish to be considered for non-competitive appointment, please indicate "5 CFR 213.3102(u)" on your resume or state you are an individual with a disability eligible for a Schedule A appointment and follow all other instructions for applying.
HOW TO APPLY:
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package
must
be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
To begin the process, click the
Apply Online
button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the
Submit My Answers
button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click
here
for the required cover page.
This Vacancy ID is 726373. Fax your documents to
1-478-757-3144
.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire
View Occupational Questionnaire
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
The numbering sequence on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire.
Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence.
This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.
Click
here
for the OPM Form 1203-FX., and
3. Fax all required documents to
1-478-757-3144
. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE:
It is the applicantÂ's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date.
You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully by clicking
here
.
Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
Human Resources
WILL NOT
modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement.
·
Online Application
(Questionnaire)
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Resume
- If you submit a resume with inappropriate material e.g. photos, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
here
:
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Eligibility Documentation,
SF50, DD214, Proof of Disability, Certification of Job Readiness, etc.
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Transcripts,
if qualifying based on education or positive education series
If you are faxing any documents, click
here
for the official cover sheet to print.
The fax number is 478-757-3144
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
Individuals with Disabilities
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Eligibility for appointment under this authority consists of two parts:
Proof of Disability: An individual wishing to be hired under this Schedule A (
5 C.F.R. 213.3102(u)
) authority must provide proof he or she is indeed an individual with mental retardation, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. This proof must be provided to the hiring agency before an individual can be appointed. This proof may be in the form of documentation obtained from licensed medical professionals, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialists, or any Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
Certification of Job Readiness: An individual hired under this authority must be ready to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered. This certification is a statement that the individual is likely to succeed in the performance of the duties of the position for which he or she is applying. For instance, the certification of job readiness for an individual applying for a position as an Administrative Assistant or an Accountant may state that the "individual is likely to succeed performing work in an office environment." This certification of job readiness may be obtained from the same individual(s) that provided the proof of disability. The certification may be on the same documentation as the proof of disability or it may be a separate document.
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
AFPC RSC
Phone: (800)525-0102
TDD: (800)382-0893
Email: CALL_ONLY_DO_NOT_EMAIL_@
1800.525.0102.ORG
Agency Information:
Air Force Personnel Center
550 C Street W Ste 57
Randolph AFB, TX
78150-4759
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