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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship Must be a U.S. citizen. Non-citizens may be appointed when it's not possible to recruit qualified U.S. citizens English Language Proficiency. Psychologists must be proficient in spoken & written English Education. Have doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by American Psychological Association (APA), Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent w/ applicant's assigned employment area. the term "specialty area" refers to specific specialty areas recognized by accrediting body & not to specific job duties that might require special skills. Currently, APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, or combinations of two or more of those areas. PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science. CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, clinical neuropsychology, & school psychology. There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist; therefore, an applicant w/ a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment. Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA, there is no distinction between the specialty areas (w/ the exception of school psychology). OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology & successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program), meeting both of the following conditions: re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; & the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent w/ applicant's assigned employment area OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 & 1978 from a regionally accredited institution, w/ a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internships Have successfully completed professional psychology internship training program accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed & the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent w/ applicant's assigned employment area OR New VHA psychology internship programs in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology & the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement; OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area consistent w/ applicant's assigned employment area. NOTE: Employee is required to maintain board certification once board certified OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution w/ a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to candidate's doctoral program. If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript, applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to doctoral program NOTE: Psychologists who meet revision requirements & who were employed by Department of Veterans Affairs prior to implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met qualification standard requirements Licensure. Hold a full, current & unrestricted license to practice psychology at doctoral level in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of U. S. or District of Columbia. Exception. Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade for a period not to exceed 2 years from employment date on the condition psychologist provides care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination temporary appointment Loss of Credential. A psychologist who fails to maintain required licensure must be removed from occupation, which may result in employment termination. At the discretion of appointing official, employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified & if opportunity placement exists Board Certification Persons hired to psychology positions in VHA who completed an internship not accredited at time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in specialty area consistent w/ applicant's assigned employment area. Board certificate must be current & applicant must abide by certifying body's requirement for continuing education Loss of Credential Once board certified, psychologist must maintain a full, valid & unrestricted board certification to remain employment qualified. Psychologists who fail to maintain required board certification must be removed from occupation, which may result in termination of employment. At the discretion of appointing official, employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified & if opportunity placement exists Preferred qualifications: Experience working as a clinical neuropsychologist; board certification/board eligible in clinical neuropsychology, ABPP/ABCN Grade Determination requirements:GS-11 Experience. None beyond basic requirements. GS-12 Experience: At least 1 year of experience as professional psychologist equivalent to next lower grade level, GS-11. Psychologists not licensed must practice under supervision of a licensed psychologist but w/ less intense supervision than at GS-11 grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities KSAs. In addition to experience above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs: 1) Knowledge of & ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to variety of patient populations 2) Ability to design/implement effective treatment strategies 3) Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures 4) Ability to conduct research activities, such as designing & implementing clinical research projects, staff psychologists w/ specified research job duties 5) Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship & research execution w/in context of established research team, including research participant relations, research documentation, data acquisition, maintenance & collaboration GS-13 Experience At least 2 years experience as a professional psychologist, w/ at least 1 year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. In addition to above experience, candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs 1) Knowledge & ability to apply professional psychological treatments to full range of patient populations 2) Ability to provide professional advice & consult in areas related to professional psychology/behavioral health 3) Knowledge of clinical research literature References: VA Handbook 5005/103, Part II, Appendix G18 Qualification requirements continued in the additional information section ["The duties for the Clinical Neuropsychologist position include, but are not limited to: Clinical responsibilities Provides full range of neuropsychological & psychodiagnostic services Independently performs neuropsychology evaluations including diagnosis, treatment discharge planning and follow up Performs neuropsychological evaluations for psychiatric patients, including diagnosed conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, PTSD & personality disorders Performs capacity evaluations for outpatient/inpatient populations Supervises a Psychology Technician for the selection, administration & scoring of neuropsychological/psychological tests Is responsible for safety of patients. Evaluates program and/or research activities Tracks/reviews Consults for appropriateness Monitors open encounters list and pending consults on a weekly basis Assists PSA clerk w/ scheduling as needed Academic/teaching/training May hold faculty Professor appointment with Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Oklahoma Medicine Participates in supervising Psychology Interns, Post-Doctoral Residents, and Practicum Students completing clinical interviews, test selection, administration, scoring & interpretation & integrative report writing Presents in Neuropsychology Case Conference & other didactics of the Psychology Training Program Serves as a member of Psychology Training Program & Training Committee Serves as a consultant/mentor/peer to other OKC VA Health Care System staff/trainees & assists in their formulation of psychological characteristics & appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients Assists with selecting Clinical Interns & Postdoctoral Residents for VA HCS Internship & Postdoctoral Resident Training Psychology Program Research/Program Evaluation Oversees the establishment of program monitors & outcome measurements w/in program using a data driven quality assurance program If applicable and time allows, plans/oversees completion of personal research programs designed to provide information regarding program planning & relevant treatments approaches Presents outcome data & research results at VA, regional or national scientific or professional meetings Assists in preparation of RFP's and grant proposals Participates in research as appropriate through case finding & referral of patients to clinical investigators engaged in research or through participating in research studies Applies new approaches to patient care through integration of approved investigative/research methods in clinical practice, basing interventions on evidence of effectiveness Customer Service Communicates/treats Veterans, their representatives, visitors & colleagues with respect and professionalism Provides customers updates according to established policies & procedures Protects printed & electronic files containing sensitive data according to provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 & other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes & policies Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday Irregular hours &/or Saturday work may be required Compressed/Flexible: May be available for highly qualified applicant Telework: May be available for highly qualified applicant Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD53449-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be available for highly qualified applicant EDRP Authorized: Contact Timothy.Kiddoo2@va.gov or Shelly.Murdock@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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