Job Title: PSYCHOLOGIST (CLINICAL)
Department: Department Of The Army
Agency: Army Medical Command
Job Announcement Number: NCMD11435525DR
JOB SUMMARY:
| Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. Organization(s): MEDCOM, Community Based Primary Care Clinic, Local community near Ft. Sill, OK About the Position: NDAA FY2010 requires the repeal of NSPS. The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is scheduled to transition from NSPS to GS or an applicable personnel system no later than January 1, 2012. About the Position:RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS MAY BE OFFERED. PCS MAY BE AUTHORIZED. Incumbent serves as Psychologist for the Community Based Primary Care Clinic. Makes mental health diagnosis in accordance with DSM-IV-TR criteria or other current, accepted standards. Provides individual & group therapy; maintains documentation in accordance with unit & hospital SOPs; current DoD, Army, Federal & state regulation; & professional ethics. Assesses & provides intervention for individuals & families undergoing unusual medically-related stresses including stress management, relaxation training, assertive/social skills training, smoking cessation, substance abuse identification & brief interventions, weight reduction training, & brief interventions for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic & post-deployment stress symptoms. Develops, implements, & evaluates professional development activities; coordinates interdepartmental in-service training. Incumbent may be required to be on-call. Who May Apply: Click here for more information. | |
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - OK - Lawton, Fort Sill
Duties: Screens & interviews patients; performs bio-psychological social evaluations. Monitors & evaluates completeness of intake. Selects, approves, & documents treatment priorities through a treatment plan. Reviews level of care appropriateness. Conducts therapy & documents all treatment planning; provides advice & policy for case staffing. Evaluates overall effectiveness of therapeutic efforts & institutes changes as needed. Provides structure & procedures for organization of case staffing information. Oversees & interprets various tests; maintains, & secures test instruments. Evaluates diagnostic summaries. Establishes & executes performance initiatives through revision of clinical standards & procedures; performs program administrative duties, & QM/QA to meet JCAHO requirements, Monitors risk management & takes appropriate action. Develops, approves, & executes professional business plan. Conducts program evaluation. Directs budget priorities & manpower surveys; briefs reports.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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General Schedule
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:1. Degree: Satisfactory completion of all requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. You must list your degree, concentration, institution, & month/year of achievement. Must have an internship that is APA accredited by regulation (DA Pam 611-21 and AR 40-68).
2. Licensure: Applicants must be licensed as a Psychologist by the recognized licensing agency of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. You must list your licensure, license number, & the licensing body.
3. Specialized Experience: Applicant must also possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, & abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position: Ability to maintain good working relations. Ability to analyze medical record data. Ability to research, analyze, interpret & apply rules, regulations, & procedures. Skill in multi-disciplinary group practice. Ability to identify problems & develop innovative solutions. Knowledge of risk assessment methods & techniques. Knowledge of quality control procedures, principles & practices. Knowledge of & ability to analyze & interpret psychological/clinical tests. Ability to train others. Expert knowledge of general & specific concepts, principles, procedures, & practices relating to psychological counseling; skill & ability sufficient to serve as a consultant, advisor, & resource person to other psychologists & staff members. Expert knowledge of psychodynamics, psychopathology, & therapeutic techniques to provide consultation & therapy to the most complex & difficult cases. Ability to analyze clinical assessments of patients sufficient to validate the appropriateness of care provided & attainment of stated objectives. Skill to prepare accurate written case documentation. Ability to present higher level command briefings, court testimonies, etc.
Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualification, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
PB 2/3 Positions- Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower pay band or equivalent under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems.
Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualification requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Resumes are rated using Category Rating procedures. If you meet the minimum qualification requirements, based on your possession of job-related skills, your resume will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Other Requirements:
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Personnel security investigation required.
A medical examination is required.
Immunization screening is required.
Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
You may claim Military Spouse Preference.
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
General Schedule
2. Licensure: Applicants must be licensed as a Psychologist by the recognized licensing agency of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. You must list your licensure, license number, & the licensing body.
3. Specialized Experience: Applicant must also possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, & abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position: Ability to maintain good working relations. Ability to analyze medical record data. Ability to research, analyze, interpret & apply rules, regulations, & procedures. Skill in multi-disciplinary group practice. Ability to identify problems & develop innovative solutions. Knowledge of risk assessment methods & techniques. Knowledge of quality control procedures, principles & practices. Knowledge of & ability to analyze & interpret psychological/clinical tests. Ability to train others. Expert knowledge of general & specific concepts, principles, procedures, & practices relating to psychological counseling; skill & ability sufficient to serve as a consultant, advisor, & resource person to other psychologists & staff members. Expert knowledge of psychodynamics, psychopathology, & therapeutic techniques to provide consultation & therapy to the most complex & difficult cases. Ability to analyze clinical assessments of patients sufficient to validate the appropriateness of care provided & attainment of stated objectives. Skill to prepare accurate written case documentation. Ability to present higher level command briefings, court testimonies, etc.
Other Requirements:
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Possible student loan repayment
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available onhttp://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Other Advantages: The US Army Medical Command is opening 17 new primary care clinics in local communities near 11 Army stations across the continental US & Hawaii to provide convenient access to care for active duty Family members. The clinics provide an exciting opportunity for you to be among the first civilian providers & critical support staff at these new clinics. Become a Civilian on the Army Medicine Team & help this groundbreaking concept bringing healthcare closer to home for Army Families successful.
Other Advantages: The US Army Medical Command is opening 17 new primary care clinics in local communities near 11 Army stations across the continental US & Hawaii to provide convenient access to care for active duty Family members. The clinics provide an exciting opportunity for you to be among the first civilian providers & critical support staff at these new clinics. Become a Civilian on the Army Medicine Team & help this groundbreaking concept bringing healthcare closer to home for Army Families successful.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
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Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@conus.army.mil.
Resume must be on file in our centralized database.
Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.
You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@conus.army.milAgency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
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