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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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. For the purpose of meeting this requirement, the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and 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, and school psychology. There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist; therefore, an applicant with 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 (with the exception of school psychology). OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully complete a respecialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the respecialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and, (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program, which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship. OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. AND Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are 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 and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern; OR VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre1979) 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 that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. (NOTE: Once board certified, the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program. If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript, the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program. Licensure: Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. Grade Determinations: Psychology Program Manager, GS-14 Experience: At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. 2. Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools. 3. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. 4. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. 5. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. 6. Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards. 7. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. Preferred Experience: - Knowledge of the most current clinical assessment and psychotherapy research literature as it pertains to general mental health conditions and clinical privileges. - Knowledge of, and ability to appropriately utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines for psychological service delivery for veterans with mental health concerns. - Knowledge of and ability to apply advanced professional psychological and neuropsychological theories and techniques to a wide range of veteran populations including psychotherapy, and psycho-diagnostic assessment instruments (such as WAIS IV, RBANS, PAI, and the like). - Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health. - Ability to use effective interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with a wide variety of people in gaining their support. - Demonstration of annual continuing education activities in the diagnosis and treatment of Mental Health Disorders and State Licensing Regulations. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/103 PART II APPENDIX G18 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. ["***Highly qualified applicants may be eligible for a recruitment incentive*** Outpatient Clinic Coordinator Psychologist This psychologist is located in the Mental Health Service Line Outpatient Mental Health Clinic as both a coordinator of outpatient clinic functions and a mental health provider with expertise in the treatment of mental health disorders. The psychologist's primary duties involve both the administrative oversight of the outpatient Mental Health Clinics and the provision of diagnostic interviews, assessments, and psychotherapy for veterans with mental health concerns. Additional responsibilities include provision of psychological services for other veterans with a range of general mental health and neuropsychological issues, provision of multidisciplinary consultation, provision of psychotherapy services via telemedicine, and participation in the training and supervision of health care students regarding mental health issues. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Duties include, but are not limited to: - Works closely with discipline leads (psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, MSAs) to ensure efficient and effective operation of the clinic. - Manages daily functioning of the clinic to ensure appropriate coverage of clinic services (e.g. coordinates and communicates time off). - Reviews and directs clinic flow. Establishes processes for service provision consistent with VHA mandates and current capabilities. - Monitors productivity and access. Resolves urgent access and response time issues. - Establishes clear procedures for post-discharge follow-up from inpatient and coordination with other services. - Develops policies and procedures to manage clinic operations. - Aligns MHC programs closely with the BHIP model. - Supports and directs all MHC sites to ensure consistency across NWI. - Runs program level meetings to ensure communication and education regarding relevant issues. - Provides relevant reporting to service line chief regarding program functioning - Provides services to veterans with mental health needs through the provision of evaluations and psychotherapy using the most appropriate evidence-based modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression). - Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual, and group psychotherapy, psycho-educational groups (e.g., coping skills, anger management), and case management primarily with veterans diagnosed with mental health disorders. - Provide some psychotherapy services via tele-medicine, with appropriate training in equipment usage and tele-medicine fundamentals. - Facilitates veterans' timely referral to specialty mental health or substance abuse treatment as appropriate. - Provides administrative duties in support of clinical service provision including: Scheduling of veterans and related issues. Returning veteran's phone calls. Report writing. -Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the medical center or healthcare system, as appropriate. - Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services for veterans with a range of mental disorders including assessment and use of the most appropriate evidence-based psychotherapeutic modalities in providing quality care. Provides neuropsychological screening assessments for veterans. - Provides clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training, including psychology trainees, medical students, psychiatric residents, social work students, and nursing students. - Serves as a consultant to other Hospital staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients. Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact simon.jamieson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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