Psychologist (Substance Use Disorders)
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of Psychologist (Substance Use Disorders) right now, this occupation will be placed in Arizona. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number
(VIN): T38-13-872506B12
Salary:
To be determined by Professional Standard B! oard of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The
Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to d! edicate the best within you to your country's service.
The VA is committed to hiring Veterans
.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are
I
ntegrity,
C
ommitment,
A
dvocacy,
R
espect and
E
xcellence ("
I CARE
").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to
http://www.va.gov/jobs/
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship
English lang! uage proficiency
Background/suitability investigation
Physical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination
DUTIES:
This is the full performance level for staff psychologists.
At this level psychologists are licensed at the doctoral level to practice independently in the provision of psychological services consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate.
They are assigned to any VHA program and setting, including inpatient or outpatient medicine, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, geriatrics, Vet Centers, and the VHA National Center for Organizational Development. Staff Psychologists
diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological assessments, and treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities and adjunctive interventions.
This position emphasizes the provision of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy (EBP) for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) as appropriate to training ! and patient care needs at the Northwest VA Health Care Clinic in Surpri! se, AZ. It will also include provision of EBP to other Veteran populations as capacity allows.
Individual, family, and group psychotherapies, and other interventions such as biofeedback, suggestion/ hypnosis, and environmental interventions may also be provided. Psychologists consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues and may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities.
The staff psychologist holds a state license to practice psychology and has at least one year pre-doctoral work experience and one year postdoctoral work experience as a psychologist in the VHA or a comparable professional setting.
The psychologist applies advanced professional psychological diagnostic methods and evidence-based intervention strategies to a full range of patient problems in his/her work setting.
S/he 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 primary job functions of psychologists at this level include the provision of direct psychological patient care, consultation services on difficult or complex cases, and education of staff and trainee supervision.
However, some psychologists functioning at this level also have research obligations, associated with a university faculty appointment, collateral supervisory responsibilities, and limited administrative/managerial duties.
The psychologist for whom this functional statement applies is assigned professionally to the Psychology Service at the Cart T. Hayden VA Health Care System. The position being recruited for the Northwest Clinic may include flexible work schedules, including early evening hours and week-end duties.
It is expected that this position will require working on Saturdays.
In addition to providing direct patient c! are, this psychologist communicates and coordinates with the Section Ch! ief and the Psychology Service Chief to plan the implementation of services to meet the most significant behavioral health care needs of the Veteran population served.
Tour of duty will include Saturdays (though not immediately, not until the clinic goes above 10,000 uniques again.)
Relocation expenses and/or incentives have not been authorized.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship
English language proficiency (written and spoken)
Physical standards
Education
: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the Americal Psychological Association (APA). The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is being employed.
Lice! nsure:
Hold a full, current and unrestricted license to practice Psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States.
References: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G18, PSYCHOLOGIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD.
Salary to be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. [If applicable]
NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be! credited towards your qualifications for this position. You 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. 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.
Veteran's Preference
: When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connecte! d disability.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to
http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the ben! efits currently offered:
http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/b! enefits.asp
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OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:51:04 GMT