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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
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Western New York, NY
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
528R-09-073
Psychologist
SALARY RANGE: 80,402.00 - 104,525.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
to Wednesday, January 20, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0180-13/13POSITION INFORMATION: Part-time NTE 6 hours per week Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Western New York, NY
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.TARGETED WORK ENVIRONMENT(S):
Flexible Arrangements: Attracting applicants who want a work environment that welcomes and accommodates traditional and flexible work arrangements.
JOB SUMMARY:
DUTIES: The position of Staff Psychologist will focus on the assessment and treatment of the behavioral and psychological aspects of acute and chronic pain, within a patient-centered and interdisciplinary model, including facility with common co-morbidities, including PTSD, substance use disorders, sleep disorders, depression, and traumatic brain injury, as well as behavioral management of adherence issues with regard to the specialized pain needs of the OIF/OEF veterans. Will provide consultation and education to primary care providers and enhance continuity in care management outside the primary care clinic with regard to the specialized needs of the OIF/OEF veterans with regards to managing pain and enhancing functional and effective participation in their social, vocational, and learning communities despite ongoing pain.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
focus on the assessment and treatment of acute and chronic painprovide consultation and education
Send Mail to:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
400 Fort Hill Avenue
Canandaigua, NY 14424
US
Fax: (585)393-8345
For questions about this job:
Cheryl Perron
Phone: (585) 393-7768
Fax: (585)393-8345
Email: Cheryl.Perron@va.gov
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528R-09-073
Psychologist
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizenship:Citizen of the United States.
Basic Requirements for all grades:
1.Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university whose curriculum is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA), and have completed a full curriculum in clinical or counseling psychology pertinent to the position being filled and a 1-year internship accredited by the APA.
2.Licensure- Must be licensed or certified as a psychologist in a state.
Experience:In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must have professional psychologist experience as specified below:
GS-13: Two years of post-doctoral experience appropriate to the specialty area of the position. For the clinical and counseling specialties, the experience must have been gained in a professional program concerned with mental health, health psychology, rehabilitation, or vocational restoration.
One year of this experience must have been comparable to the GS-12 grade level
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.htmlAll education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
528R-09-073
Psychologist
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Western New York, NY
MAJOR DUTIES:
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DUTIES: The position of Staff Psychologist will focus on the assessment and treatment of the behavioral and psychological aspects of acute and chronic pain, within a patient-centered and interdisciplinary model, including facility with common co-morbidities, including PTSD, substance use disorders, sleep disorders, depression, and traumatic brain injury, as well as behavioral management of adherence issues with regard to the specialized pain needs of the OIF/OEF veterans. Will provide consultation and education to primary care providers and enhance continuity in care management outside the primary care clinic with regard to the specialized needs of the OIF/OEF veterans with regards to managing pain and enhancing functional and effective participation in their social, vocational, and learning communities despite ongoing pain.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
528R-09-073
Psychologist
BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
Under a special program, we may reimburse a part of your Federally insured student loan. Our human resources office can provide additional information on the program.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
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