Job Listing: Clinical Psychologist (Pain Management)
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - Anesthesiology Service, VA Medical Center, Charleston, SCVacancy exists for a Clinical Psychologist at the VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC, in the Pain Medicine Program within the Anesthesiology Service. Among the modalities provided are comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
NOTE 1: A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be approved for this position.
NOTE 2: Applicants who applied under CHAS08-112A-0072 will be considered under this announcement and need not reapply.
Major Duties
The Staff Psychologist diagnoses mental disorders, conducts psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, treats mental disorders through a variety of modalities and provides adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders, particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients with pain and superimposed behavioral/psychological disorders (especially as related to change & adjustment to loss and disability). Among the modalities provided are comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy. The incumbent is assigned to the Pain Medicine Program within the Anesthesiology Service.How to Apply
a. Faxed and emailed applications are not accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application package that includes the following information. If the documentation shown below is not submitted, the application packet will be ineligible for consideration due to being incomplete:
(1) An application (VAF10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations)
(2) Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment; and
(3) For current Federal employees, SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current grade, step and salary information
(4) For current Federal employees, a copy of the most recent performance appraisal.
b. The following documents should also be submitted but, if missing, will not make the application packet ineligible for consideration:
(1) Resume’.
(2) A copy of Form DD-214 for any applicant claiming veterans’ preference. This form is not required to be eligible to apply but must be submitted to receive veterans’ preference in consideration for the vacancy. In addition, for applicants claiming 10-point veteran preference, an SF-15 and required documentation as shown on the SF-15.
Application package and all supplemental paperwork should be received by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who fail to submit required documents by the stated due date may not receive full consideration for this vacancy. OF Forms may be downloaded from the USA Jobs website, www.usajobs.opm.gov or http://opm.gov/forms. VA forms may be downloaded from www.va.gov.forms.
WHERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE: Submit your applications to the Human Resources Office (05/DP), Ralph H. Johnson VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401 to be received by the closing date.
Contact Information:
Donna Parrish
Phone: 843-789-6332
Email: Donna.Parrish2@va.gov
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Medical Center (05/DP)
109 Bee Street
Charleston, SC 29401
US
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: (a.) Education: Doctoral degree (Ph. D. or equivalent) in Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). (b.) 1 year internship meeting APA requirements. (c.) Licensure: Must be licensed or certified as a psychologist in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the US or the District of Columbia. The requirement for licensure may be waived at the GS-11 and GS-12 levels for a period not to exceed two years from the date of VA employment on the condition that the employee only provides care under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed as described above.
GS-11: None beyond the basic qualifications.
GS-12: One year of postdoctoral experience as a professional psychologist. Individuals assigned as GS-12 psychologists may be in the process of obtaining licensure at the independent practice level. Candidate must demonstrate the following knowledges, skills, and abilities (KSAs): (1) Knowledge of, and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological theories and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations (2) Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies (3) Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures.
GS-13: Two years of postdoctoral experience. Licensure or certification as a psychologist in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the US or the District of Columbia. Candidate must demonstrate the following knowledges, skills, and abilities (KSAs): (1) Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations. (2) Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health. (3) Knowledge of clinical research literature.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Goose Creek | |
| Experience:Any | State: South Carolina | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:29445 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 54,494.00 - 100,976.00 USD per year
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
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