Job Listing: Clinical Psychologist
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - Birmingham, ALThe Birmingham VA Medical Center is a 313-bed acute tertiary care facility located in the historic Southside district of the city. The facility provides acute tertiary medical and surgical care to veterans of Alabama and surrounding states. The medical center serves as a referral center for this population area with 144 operating beds.
Birmingham, Alabama is located in the heart of the Southeastern United States and is a progressive center for medical research, banking, music, technology, art, engineering and higher education.
Major Duties
The incumbent will be working with an integrated Mental Health Primary Care Team providing same-day mental health consults. The position entails occasional psychological testing, but mostly brief, evidenced-based psychotherapy and good triage skills. The position is based on a collaborative care model and the team is located in Primary Care. There is the opportunity for graduate, intern, and resident supervision and an academic appointment is usually arranged.The Clinical Psychologist diagnoses mental disorders, conducts psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, treats mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provides adjunctive interventions for the treatment of mental disorders. Incumbent provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (mainly cognitive-behavioral; prolong exposure; interpersonal), services include marital, family and group psychotherapy. Incumbent provides education to patients, family members and significant others regarding mental illness and other co-morbid diagnosis and treatment issues. Incumbent provides consultation to professional staff with BVAMC, BVAMC CBOCs, and to community providers, concerning clinical assessment, finding and appropriate treatment plan for patients.How to Apply
You must hand carry or mail your application to the address listed below so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
You must submit an Application for Associated Health Occupations (VA Form 10-2850c) and a resume.
You must also submit a Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306. Failure to submit the required forms will result in non-consideration.
You must submit a copy of current and unrestricted license and a copy of an official transcript.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.
If you are applying as a veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing type of discharge and if you are disabled, you must submit a copy of your disability letter dated within 1991 or later and Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran’s Preference).
Forms may be downloaded from the following websites, www.opm.gov/forms and www.va.gov/vaforms.
Contact Information:
LInda Murdock
Phone: 205 933 8101
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
700 South 19th Street
Human Resources (05)
Birmingham, AL 35233
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. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens per VA Handbook 5005/2, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3g).
2. Education: A Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
AND
Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that has been accredited by APA.
3. Licensure: A current, full, active and unrestricted to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
4. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
5. English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part
6. In addition to meeting the basic requirements: The GS-11 requires the minimum qualifications listed above, the GS-12 requires at least 1 year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level, for the GS-13 the applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience as a psychologist equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.
You must address the KSAs listed below for the grade you are applying for:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
FOR: GS-12
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.
OR: GS-13
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.
Specialized Experience includes collaborating with team members to provide an interdisciplinary approach to care; assessment and treatment of veterans who are experiencing symptoms related to combat, sexual assault, or other trauma-related events; and personality and intelligence assessment, consultation, and supervision of practicum or internship trainees.
To qualify, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.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 must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in License in any state to practice psychology at the Doctoral Level.
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: Birmingham | |
| Experience:Any | State: Alabama | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:35215 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 54,494.00 - 100,976.00 USD per yearThe salary and grade will be determined by a Professional Stndards Board commensurate with Education and Experience.
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
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
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior non-federal or military service experience.
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