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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychologist)

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $180K/yr

1+ years exp

The Central Virginia VA Health Care System is seeking a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Neuropsychology. The role involves providing neuropsychological assessments and psychoeducation for adult patients with various neurological conditions, as well as conducting psychological evaluations and interventions related to pain management.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides a full range of psychological services utilizing appropriate assessment instruments and structured interviews, generating psychological reports based on assessments, serving as an authoritative source of information in the use and interpretation of tests and provides expert consultation to other disciplines

Conducts evaluations to aid in differential diagnosis

Performs capacities assessments when there are questions about a patient's ability to make medical decisions, perform other specific functions, or live independently

Provides psycho-educational and supportive interventions, in conjunction with the veteran, for spouses, family members/ caregivers, as needed

May provide clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training, including trainees seeking licensure in psychology

May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff of units to which assigned

May be involved in the training of medical students, medical and psychiatric residents, nursing students, fellows and other graduate or post-graduate trainees, as appropriate

Is responsible for the timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate

May conduct and present outcome data and research at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings, as appropriate

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyAPA accredited internshipLicensed psychologistNeuropsychological assessmentPsychological evaluationClinical supervisionResearch activitiesPsychoeducationWrittenSpoken English

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

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: 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

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

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

Benefits

The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)