Psychologist (Service Chief)
Administratively, the Psychology Service Chief has the responsibility for providing and ensuring quality direction, clinical oversight, leadership, and organizational stewardship for Psychology Services within the Alaska VA Healthcare System. Clinically, the Psychology Service Chief will have responsibility for providing the full range of psychological services and provision of Evidence Based Therapies approved by the VA for Veteran Care. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
The Psychology Service Chief applies advanced professional psychological diagnostic methods and evidenced-based intervention strategies to a full range of patient problems in his/her work setting. He/she has advanced knowledge of psychological diagnosis, intervention, and behavioral health that qualifies him/her to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of disciplines. The incumbent must possess the ability to provide quality evidence based patient care and supervision of all Psychological services to include the provision of direct psychological patient care, consultation services on difficult or complex cases, and education of staff and trainee supervision. Specific duties include the following functions:
(1) psychological assessment/intake and consultation; (2) psychological treatment including individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy; (3) ability to create and implement Veteran centered treatment planning and documentation of care; (4) education and training; (5) Supervision of the Psychologists assigned within the Alaska VA Healthcare System. The Psychology Service Chief will work with Social and Behavioral Health staff to develop policy and procedures for the daily functioning within the clinic. He or she will help determine goals priorities and direction for the psychological services with the ACOS of Mental Health. He or she will participate/conduct meetings in a variety of settings and assist with the sharing of information internally and externally as requested/needed. He or she will act as the Chair for the Disruptive Behavior Committee unless task is otherwise assigned by the ACOS for Mental Health. He or she develops and completes performance standards and appraisals for the clinic Psychologists. He or she will address grievances, apply disciplinary policies, and nominate incentive awards in all matters concerning Psychology staff members. He or she will orient all new Psychology staff and trainees. Incumbent defines the mission and vision of psychological services with the ACOS of Mental Health develops the scope of practice for Psychologists and ensures efficient operation of all Psychological Services. The incumbent will have skill in managing/directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives, and ability to adapt work operations to changes in programs, staffing and budget requirements. He/she must have skill working collaboratively with other disciplines and supervisors. ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. The Psychologist will have knowledge of and ability to utilize appropriate evidence-based practices, clinical practice guidelines, and the ability to guide staff in using these tools. The Psychology Service Chief will participate in wider-range and higher-level management functions for the Psychology Service through participation and planning in operational boards, councils and committees as assigned or as needed. He or she will develop and maintain continuing programs in the area of organizational improvement, continuing education and other quality improvement activities. He or she will be a member, and the facility representative to the Association of VA Psychology Leaders. The Psychology Service Chief provides psychological assessment and consultation for the Alaska VA Healthcare System as needed and will utilize Evidence Based Therapies, appropriate therapeutic techniques or combinations of techniques as indicated by the specific needs of patients. Psychology Service Chief will be responsible for the quality, integrity and implementation of the Psychology Internship Program (in conjunction with the Psychology Internship Program Director), Psychology interns, trainees and/or practicum students may be placed under the supervision of the Psychologist for training in psychological assessments, consultation, treatment and research. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Authorized for highly qualified candidates Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/18/2020. 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. English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j:
No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Education Requirement - You must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. OR, have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully completed a respecialization program meeting both of the following conditions:
a) the respecialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for; OR, have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. Internship Requirement - You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed; OR, New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern; OR, VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement; OR, Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. (NOTE:
Once board certified, the employee is required to maintain board certification). NOTE:
Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program. If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript, the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program. Licensure:
Candidates must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Exception:
Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate psychologist at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment.
Experience:
In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above, you must have the following:
GS-14 Psychologist (Service Chief):
Experience. At least 3 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. 2. Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools. 3. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. 4. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. 5. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. 6. Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards. 7. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. Experience is only creditable if it is post-doctoral degree experience as a professional psychologist directly related to the duties performed. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G18 Psychologist Qualification Standard. Physical Requirements:
Work requires extreme patience and ability to control emotions while working with a challenging clinical population of chronically and persistently mentally ill and substance-abusing clients. Work also requires sitting, walking, standing, carrying light items (up to 15lbs) such as books, papers, and files. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-14 .
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Psychology Service Chief applies advanced professional psychological diagnostic methods and evidenced-based intervention strategies to a full range of patient problems in his/her work setting. He/she has advanced knowledge of psychological diagnosis, intervention, and behavioral health that qualifies him/her to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of disciplines. The incumbent must possess the ability to provide quality evidence based patient care and supervision of all Psychological services to include the provision of direct psychological patient care, consultation services on difficult or complex cases, and education of staff and trainee supervision. Specific duties include the following functions:
(1) psychological assessment/intake and consultation; (2) psychological treatment including individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy; (3) ability to create and implement Veteran centered treatment planning and documentation of care; (4) education and training; (5) Supervision of the Psychologists assigned within the Alaska VA Healthcare System. The Psychology Service Chief will work with Social and Behavioral Health staff to develop policy and procedures for the daily functioning within the clinic. He or she will help determine goals priorities and direction for the psychological services with the ACOS of Mental Health. He or she will participate/conduct meetings in a variety of settings and assist with the sharing of information internally and externally as requested/needed. He or she will act as the Chair for the Disruptive Behavior Committee unless task is otherwise assigned by the ACOS for Mental Health. He or she develops and completes performance standards and appraisals for the clinic Psychologists. He or she will address grievances, apply disciplinary policies, and nominate incentive awards in all matters concerning Psychology staff members. He or she will orient all new Psychology staff and trainees. Incumbent defines the mission and vision of psychological services with the ACOS of Mental Health develops the scope of practice for Psychologists and ensures efficient operation of all Psychological Services. The incumbent will have skill in managing/directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives, and ability to adapt work operations to changes in programs, staffing and budget requirements. He/she must have skill working collaboratively with other disciplines and supervisors. ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. The Psychologist will have knowledge of and ability to utilize appropriate evidence-based practices, clinical practice guidelines, and the ability to guide staff in using these tools. The Psychology Service Chief will participate in wider-range and higher-level management functions for the Psychology Service through participation and planning in operational boards, councils and committees as assigned or as needed. He or she will develop and maintain continuing programs in the area of organizational improvement, continuing education and other quality improvement activities. He or she will be a member, and the facility representative to the Association of VA Psychology Leaders. The Psychology Service Chief provides psychological assessment and consultation for the Alaska VA Healthcare System as needed and will utilize Evidence Based Therapies, appropriate therapeutic techniques or combinations of techniques as indicated by the specific needs of patients. Psychology Service Chief will be responsible for the quality, integrity and implementation of the Psychology Internship Program (in conjunction with the Psychology Internship Program Director), Psychology interns, trainees and/or practicum students may be placed under the supervision of the Psychologist for training in psychological assessments, consultation, treatment and research. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Authorized for highly qualified candidates Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/18/2020. 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. English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j:
No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Education Requirement - You must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. OR, have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully completed a respecialization program meeting both of the following conditions:
a) the respecialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for; OR, have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. Internship Requirement - You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed; OR, New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern; OR, VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement; OR, Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. (NOTE:
Once board certified, the employee is required to maintain board certification). NOTE:
Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program. If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript, the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program. Licensure:
Candidates must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Exception:
Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate psychologist at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment.
Experience:
In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above, you must have the following:
GS-14 Psychologist (Service Chief):
Experience. At least 3 years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. 2. Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools. 3. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. 4. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. 5. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. 6. Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards. 7. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. Experience is only creditable if it is post-doctoral degree experience as a professional psychologist directly related to the duties performed. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G18 Psychologist Qualification Standard. Physical Requirements:
Work requires extreme patience and ability to control emotions while working with a challenging clinical population of chronically and persistently mentally ill and substance-abusing clients. Work also requires sitting, walking, standing, carrying light items (up to 15lbs) such as books, papers, and files. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-14 .
- Department:
0180 Psychology - Salary Range:
$120,563 to $156,730 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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