[AVAPL Members] Re: Mpls VA Position: PTSD
- From: "Loew, Dorene E." <Dorene.Loew@xxxxxx>
- To: <members1@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:54:35 -0800
Here’s another. If interested, do you think it could make sense to contact
them? Let’s talk . . . .
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Directors; VHA Psychology Postdoctoral Training Directors; VHA National
Psychology Chiefs
Subject: [AVAPL Members] Mpls VA Position: PTSD
Minneapolis VAHCS Psychologist Position - Trauma Focused
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist (MHSL)
Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Sub Agency: VA Medical Center
Job Announcement Number: 618-11070
Salary Range: $57,503.00 - $106,552.00 /year
GS-11/12/13 - Professional Standards Board will determine pay-setting
Series & Grade: GS-0180-11/13
Promotion Potential: 13
Open Period: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 to Friday, December 03, 2010
Position Information: Full-Time  Term position not to exceed 14 months
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Minneapolis, MN
Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from United States
citizens.
Job Summary:
The VA Medical Center of Minneapolis is recruiting for an experienced Clinical
Psychologist for our Mental and Behavioral Health Service Line.
Working for the VA Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that
includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health
benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The VA
Medical Center is located on the Light Rail Transit system and reimbursement of
fares is available. Parking is free to those who prefer to drive.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of
excellence in patient care, education and research. For more information on
the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.va.gov
<http://www.va.gov/> , http://twitter.com/VAcareers
<http://twitter.com/VAcareers> and/or http://www.facebook.com/VAcareers
<http://www.facebook.com/VAcareers> .
Key Requirements:
· U.S. Citizenship
· Background and/or Security Investigation required.
· Must pass pre-employment examination.
Major Duties:
The Full Time Term-Appointment Psychologist is located in the Mental Health
Service Line (MHSL) and will primarily provide services with Team L (formerly
called the Post traumatic Stress Recovery Program), Community Based Outpatient
Clinics and the Serious and Persistent Mental Illness Team. The psychologist
will primarily provide empirically supported PTSD interventions to adult
patients with a trauma history and psychotherapy and assessment to patients
with serious and persistent mental illness. In addition, the psychologist will
provide general mental health care as needed to the MHSL. The psychologist
will provide diagnostic interviews, assessments, psychotherapy, and case
management. Additional responsibilities include multidisciplinary consultation
and participation in the psychology practicum student, intern and postdoctoral
fellow training program (i.e., teaching seminars in the Post traumatic Stress
Training Seminar; supervising practicum students, interns and postdoctoral
fellows).
Qualifications:
(Public Law (Pub.L.) 96-151 codified in Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.)
7402)- Hold a doctoral degree in psychology from a college or university
approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, have completed study for such
degree in a specialty area of psychology and an internship which are
satisfactory to the Secretary, and be licensed or certified as a psychologist
in a State, except that the Secretary may waive the requirement of licensure or
certification for an individual psychologist for a period not to exceed 2
years on the condition that such psychologist provide patient care only under
the direct supervision of a psychologist who is so licensed or certified.
For GS 11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the
doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) directly related to full professional work.
Experience: GS-12: One year of postdoctoral experience appropriate to the
specialty area of the position. For the clinical and counseling specialties,
the experience must have been gained in a professional program concerned with
health, rehabilitation, or vocational restoration. GS-13: Two years of
postdoctoral experience as described as experience for a GS-12 . The
experience must indicate the applicant's ability to perform the duties of a
psychologist in the area of work and at the level of difficulty and
responsibility of the grade for which being considered. An applicant must have
demonstrated supervisory or administrative abilities for positions which
include these responsibilities. For positions in grades GS-12 to 15, 1 year of
experience must have been at a level of difficulty comparable to that of the
next lower grade in the Federal service.
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 See
qualifications for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for
experience and education.
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.
Applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the
essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation,
without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a
specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech may be
required. However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment
will not automatically disqualify an applicant for appointment. The loss or
impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory
use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific
questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this
position.
The following KSA's are part of the online questionnaire:
Knowledge of and ability to apply advanced psychological and neuropsychological
theories and techniques to a wide range of patient populations including
psycho-diagnostic assessment instruments (such as WAIS, WMS, MMPI-2 and the
like.
Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to
professional psychology and behavioral health.
Knowledge of most current clinical assessment and psychotherapy research
literature as it pertains to areas of specialization and clinical privileges.
Ability to use interpersonal and communications skills in dealing with a wide
variety of people in gaining their support.
Screening Questions:
1. Knowledge of and ability to apply advanced psychological and
neuropsychological theories and techniques to a wide range of patient
populations inclding psycho-diagnostic assessment instruments (such as WAIS,
WMS, MMPI-2 and the like.
2. Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to
professional psychology and behavioral health.
3. Knowledge of most current clinical assessment and psychotherapy research
literature as it pertains to areas of specialization and clinical privileges.
4. Ability to use interpersonal and communications skills in dealing with a
wide variety of people in gaining their support.
5. Do you have a doctoral degree in psychology?
· Yes
· No
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
<http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp> .
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
<http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp>
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More
info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
<http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp>
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
<http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp>
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
<http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp>
You will earn sick leave. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
<http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp>
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
<http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp>
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
<http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp>
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are
tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket
expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
<http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp>
Other Information:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the
competitive civil service.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
How To Apply:
You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online'
button to the right of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may
not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to
see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If
you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional
Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing
date of the announcement.
You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online'
button to the right of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may
not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to
see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If
you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional
Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing
date of the announcement.
Applicants must submit the following documents for a complete application
1. VA-2850-C,  APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS; AND
2. Resume or CV - You may use the resume builder on this site OR if you
create your own resume, include the following information for full credit:
a.      name/address/email/phone number;
b.     country of citizenship;
c.      social security number (at least last 4 digits);
d.     employment history (include name/address of employer, details of
duties, beginning/ending dates (month/year) and the average number of hours
worked per week for each period of employment; and,
e.     TRANSCRIPTS: You must submit a copy of your college transcript
or an appropriate course listing. This can be submitted online.Â
3. Questionnaire â€“ you will be prompted to respond to questions andÂ
provide narrative responses to the knowledge, skills, and ability (KSA)
statements shown under the 'How You Will Be Evaluated' section. If you do not
apply online, submit responses with your application. If you do not apply
online, submit your responses with your application package.
4. Veteran's Military Service Claims
Veterans must provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of
service, preferably with the character of service (honorable, general, etc.).Â
Note:Â More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. You
will be given preference, for eligibility purposes, based on the information
you submit with your application. If you are on terminal leave from active
duty, attach a letter from your commander indicating the date of discharge and
type of discharge. The DD Form 214 must be submitted after the discharge
date. Copies of your DD-214 may be requested by calling 800-827-1000 or TDD#
800-829-4833 or online at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html
<http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html>
Disabled veterans and other veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also
submit an SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference' with required
proof as stated on the form (i.e., a VA Civil Service preference letter
documenting a permanent service-connected disability, or if the VA letter
specifically states that the disability is temporary it must be documented
within the past twelve months. Preference will granted, for eligibility
purposes, only when proper documentation is submitted.
5. SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)   If you have current or prior
federal service, please submit a recent copy of a SF 50.
6. OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, (optional - but required if
you are selected)
7. Certification/Licensure/Registration – If a certificate, license or
registration is listed as a required item under the Qualifications section, it
must be submitted with your application materials.
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.
Contact Information:
Robyn Owings
Phone: 612-725-2060
Fax: 612-725-2287
Email: robyn.owings@xxxxxx <mailto:robyn.owings@xxxxxx> Agency
Information:
VA Medical Center (05)
One Veterans Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55417
US
Fax: 612-725-2287
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 30 days of the closing
date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
EEO Policy Statement:Â Â Â http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo <javascript:void(0);>
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement:Â Â Â http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
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Veterans Information:Â Â Â http://www.usajobs.gov/vi <javascript:void(0);>
Legal and Regulatory Guidance:Â Â Â http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg
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Control Number: 2101846
Wayne
Wayne G. Siegel, Ph.D., ABPP
Licensed Psychologist
Director of Training/ Psychology Supervisor
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
612.467.4024
wayne.siegel@xxxxxx <mailto:wayne.siegel@xxxxxx>
http://www.minneapolis.va.gov/education/psychology/psyc_home.asp
<http://www.minneapolis.va.gov/education/psychology/psyc_home.asp>
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