Psychologist (PTSD Coordinator)
Location: Hot Springs, South Dakota
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Psychologist (PTSD Coordinator) right now, this occupation will be designated in South Dakota. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
860019
To fulfill President Lincoln's 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 America's 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.
NOTE:
The full performance level of a Psychologist is GS-13
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The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is
above the full performance level
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The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recomm! end 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.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Coordinator may be filled as a Psychiatrist, Psychologist or Social Worker.
There is one vacancy for the three posted announcements. The duty station is located at Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Incumbent serves as PTSD program coordinator and is administratively responsible for clinical programs providing treatment to patients in a major specialty, such as residential treatment Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at the Hot Springs site and the Outpatient PCT (PTSD Clinical Team) Program at the Ft. Meade! site.
The responsibilities at the two primary sites of VA Black Hills Heath Care System require weekly travel between those two sites.
The coordinator typically provides and manages direct patient care services in the specialized practice, is licensed or holds certification in a state at the independent practice level. The Coordinator is capable of practicing at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of practice typically related to a particular diagnosis or population.
They manage the daily operation of the program, develop policies and procedures for program operation and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.
The Program Coordinator has overall responsibility for clinical programming, development of new treatment approaches, policies, and procedures; administration and staff supervision of the PTSD program. The incumbent manages the daily operation of the program, develops policies and procedure! s for program operation and prepare reports and statistics for facility! , VISN, and national use. The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation. They may be responsible for the programÂ's budget and various control points assigned to the program within the assigned areas.
The incumbent reports directly to the Residential Treatment Program Chief.
2 years of experience in an area of PTSD is preferred but not required.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses, recruitment/relocation incentives are NOT
authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
US Citizenship
Have a doctoral degree in psychology form a gradaute program in pscyhology accrediated by the American Psychological Association (APA). The speciality area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.
Have successfully completed a p! rofessional psychology internship training program that has been accredit3d by APA.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
The full performance level of Psychology is GS-13. The PTSD Program Coordinator is at the full performance level at GS-13.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References :
VA Handbook 5005 at
http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
(also available in the local Human Resources Office)
Physical Requirements:
The clinician work is sedenatry in nature. It is necessary to travel between offices and buildings for meetings.
APPLICANTS 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, applican! ts must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited b! y 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.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but ! they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
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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. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employ! ees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" b! enefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
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OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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