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. To qualify for this position, applicant must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/21/2023. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship- Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) 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. 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. -OR- Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, 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: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; -AND-, the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. -OR- Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature. -AND- Internship 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 (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 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. Applicants may qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation, VA Handbook 5005/103 - Part II - Appendix G18 (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). GRADE REQUIREMENTS: GS-13 Staff Psychologist In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met to qualify at the GS-13 level. Creditable Experience: At least two (2) years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one (1) year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of, and ability to apply, professional psychological treatments 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. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005/103 Part II Appendix G18 Psychologist Qualification Standard. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Physical demands are generally minor, and the work is primarily sedentary in nature and usually occurs within climate controlled clinical and administrative settings. There may be occasional light lifting/carrying (15 pounds or less) requirements to relocate boxed materials from one area to another, equipment and room set-up, and ambulation related to physical inspections of facilities. The incumbent will be expected to successfully negotiate various functional requirements (i.e., lifting, ambulating, reaching above their shoulder(s), the use of hands or fingers, sitting, standing, repeated bending, using stairs or elevators, functional vision, clear speech, hearing, and emotional stability) and environmental factors (i.e., working independently and at times closely with others, moving about the campus for appointments and/or meetings) for the position, with or without adaptive devices, technology, or reasonable accommodations that are more thoroughly evaluated in the current version of Certificate of Medical Examination, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Optional Form 178 (OF178). Use of fingers may be required to operate computer. ["The Staff Psychologist is under the Mental Health & Behavioral Science Service and duties include working with and clinically supporting the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center Behavioral Health General Mental Health Outpatient Clinic . Employee may also provide clinical support to other Mental Health Programs and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The incumbent psychologist exercises independent judgment in the practice and provision of psychological services (clinical care, consultation, and education). This psychologist reports administratively and clinically to the Mental Health Clinic Manager at the West Palm Beach Veterans Medical Center. The incumbent may also report programmatically to the Program Coordinators/Managers for the program(s) to which s/he is assigned. Duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent Performs psychological evaluations for individuals with mental health and medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations. The incumbent provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including the use of psychological testing for patients. The incumbent provides a range of psychological therapeutic interventions with individuals with mental health and medical disorders utilizing empirically supported modalities when indicated. The incumbent consults with and serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning the need for, evaluation of, and development of psychological services. The incumbent may be asked to assist in the selection, training, and supervision of staff at lower grade. The incumbent assists in the design, development, and implementation of clinical activities within the MH&BS service, to include program development. The incumbent adheres to operational policies and procedures established for the MH&BS and Psychology Section. The incumbent assists in the execution of on-going program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program. The incumbent complies with CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check-out procedures (e.g. entering diagnostic and procedure codes). The incumbent attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Mental Health Clinic, the Chief of the Psychology Section, the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Chief, and the Chief of Staff. The incumbent attends regular Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service and Psychology Section Staff meetings as possible, Mandatory Medical Staff meetings, and complies with Psychology Peer Review procedures. The incumbent serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces, including participation in assigned RCA committee activities as needed. The incumbent represents the Medical Center at professional/program community group/events and committees. The incumbent may be called upon to participate in \"Outreach\" programs to veterans in the community. The incumbent must be able to drive and have an unrestricted valid, state driver's license. The incumbent performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: As determined by the Agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 40002F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate subject to approval, available funding, and in accordance with agency policy. EDRP Authorized: Contact V8_EDRP_WPB@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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