The Staff Psychologist serves with full clinical privileges at the Tomah VAMC, primarily with clinic duties on an inpatient psychiatric ward, and with possible intermittent assignments to other medical center areas. The role involves diagnosing and treating mental disorders through various modalities, conducting psychological assessments, and providing adjunctive interventions for medical disorders.
Responsibilities
Serve with primary assignments to an inpatient psychiatric unit
Determine patients' needs for psychological evaluation, specialized evaluation procedures, diagnostic procedures, and individual and group psychotherapy
Perform consultations to other units of the medical center as assigned by the Chief Psychology Services
Integrate clinical work with that of other professional and administrative personnel who may comprise a multi-disciplinary treatment team
Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of treatment for patients admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit
Complete all clinical charting and documentation required by the VACM in a timely manner
Provide education to patients, family members, and significant others regarding relevant psychological material
Consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues
Requirements
Citizen of the United States
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 coincide with the assignment/position. (Transcripts required)
OR Doctoral degree in any area of psychology, and successfully completed a re-specialization program meeting the following conditions: (A) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program; and (B) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must coincide with the assignment/position. (Transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program are required)
Successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that has been accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed
OR Successfully completed a new VHA psychology internship program that was in the process of applying for APA accreditation and was sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time of internship
OR Successfully completed a full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internship at a VHA facility prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979)
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OR If not completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed, is considered eligible for hire if currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area consistent with the assignment/position. (Once board certified, the individual is required to maintain board certification. Include internship on resume or provide certification documents)
Proficient in basic written and spoken English
Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. (Copy of license required)
For GS-13 grade level: at least 1 additional year of experience as a professional psychologist at the GS-12 grade level
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations
Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health
Knowledge of clinical research literature
Evidence of experience, supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Please provide such documentation on your application or resume.
Provide work experience information such as hours per week and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish one (1) full year of experience.
Important Details
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
About the Company
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. 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.
