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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
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San Jose, CA
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$94871 to $123335 |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
09-028GC
Supervisory Clinical Psychologist
SALARY RANGE: 94,871.00 - 123,335.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, January 21, 2009
to Thursday, January 21, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0180-13POSITION INFORMATION: Full-TimePermanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - San Jose, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
JOB SUMMARY:
Tour of Duty: Monday to Friday - 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NOTE:This announcement is open until the position is filled.Candidates who wish to receive 1st consideration must submit a complete application package by COB 02/04/09.If no selection is made from 1st consideration candidates, applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks until the position is filled.
Send Mail to:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
3801 Miranda Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
US
For questions about this job:
Gil Catano, Human Resources Specialist
Phone: 1-650-493-5000 x64526
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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09-028GC
Supervisory Clinical Psychologist
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship:Citizen of the United States.
Education:(a) Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university whose curriculum psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA); and
(b) Completed a professional psychology internship training program that has been accredited by the APA.
Licensure:A full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.Exception: The Secretary may waive the requirement of licensure or certification for an individual psychologist for a period not to exceed 2 years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provides care only under the direct supervision of a psychologist who is so licensed.Failure to obtain licensure during the 2-year period may result in termination of employment.
Physical Standards:Must pass physical examination and TB test before entering on duty.
English Language Proficiency:Psychologist must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Experience:2 years of postdoctoral experience with at least 1 of the 2 years of experience comparable in difficulty to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the Federal service, and appropriate to the specialty area of the position being filled.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Appropriate credit will be given for voluntary participation in community, social service, and similar activities.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:No substitution of education allowed at this grade level.
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, 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 appointment 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 to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
1.ABILITY to supervise, plan, organize, direct, control and review the work of Readjustment Counseling Service staff.
2.KNOWLEDGE of the theories, principles, practices, ethics, and techniques of professional counseling.
3.KNOWLEDGE of and understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), differential diagnosis, and treatment resources specific to PTSD.
4.KNOWLEDGE of theories of human development, personality and psychotherapy, and various intervention modalities.
5.KNOWLEDGE of VA and community resources available to veterans and their dependents.
6.ABILITY to establish and maintain effective working relationships with veterans, their dependents, and community resources personnel.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
09-028GC
Supervisory Clinical Psychologist
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - San Jose, CA
MAJOR DUTIES:
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DUTIES: Incumbent is employed as a Supervisory Clinical Psychologist and will function as the Team Leader on a multidisciplinary team that is located in a community-based Vet Center that provides veterans with community outreach, counseling, therapy, treatment and direct services and referrals to VA and community resources; and provides community education regarding the problems and needs of veterans.Incumbent of this position will be assigned to the Peninsula Vet Center located in Redwood City, CA.The incumbent will provide at least 45% direct service time as a Clinical Psychologist.He/she will provide direct service to the Vet Center clients and their families.The Team Leader will establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and exercise professional judgment in the treatment of all Vet Center clients and their families.He/she will be able to function with a minimum of clinical oversight and is expected to make autonomous decisions regarding clinical issues.Incumbent will be responsible for providing all psychological services to clients and family members of clients exhibiting complex clinical problems.The Team Leader has full professional responsibility for the psychological treatment of complex clinical cases.The incumbent is also responsible for the assessment and treatment of complex cases, to include veteran?s families and PTSD as it relates to family issues.He/she is expected to consult with fellow team members and other mental health professionals on a regular basis regarding individual mental health cases.The incumbent exercises a high degree of professional judgment and independence in carrying out the team mission within established program guidelines, goals and objectives and is also directly responsible for the supervision of staff members and all patient care activities at the Vet Center.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
09-028GC
Supervisory Clinical 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.
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
OTHER INFORMATION:
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
à Funds Availability: The position being filled is subject to the availability of funds.
à Additional Vacancies:This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies occurring within 90 days.
à U.S.Citizenship:If applicable, non-citizens may be appointed when no citizens are available in accordance with regulations issued by the Under Secretary for Health.
à English Language Proficiency:Individuals appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C.).
à TB Skin Screen Test:All applicants selected for employment with the VAPAHCS will be required to meet TB screening requirements before being placed into this position.
à Physical / Medical Standards:Candidates will be required to pass a physical examination.
à Drug Testing Position:All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to random drug screen (urinalysis) for illegal drug use prior to appointment.Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA.
à Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer:It is a policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs to require new employees to receive Federal wage and salary payment through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
à BackgroundInvestigation:Continued employment in this position is conditioned upon favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI) as a minimum requirement.
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