USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Staff Psychologist - Neuropsychologist
Chillicothe, Ohio, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $149K/yr
3+ years expThe Chillicothe VA Medical Center is seeking a Staff Psychologist specializing in Neuropsychology. This role involves providing psychological and neuropsychological assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients with cognitive deficits, emotional adjustment, and mental illness, as well as conducting psychotherapy and administering psychological tests.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs psychological and neuropsychological assessment, evaluation and treatment of patients with problems of cognitive deficits, personality, emotional adjustment or mental illness
Performs psychotherapy with patients, either through individual sessions or through group therapy sessions. Uses therapeutic techniques
Administers a wide variety of group and individual psychological tests including neuropsychological instruments
Uses a variety of intelligence, neuropsychological, and personality assessment measures
Provides verbal feedback on assessment results, diagnosis and recommendations to the patient and/or their family/caregiver/guardian. Writes clear, concise reports in response to consultation requests
Conducts interviews, uses rating scales, questionnaires or other measurement devices or observes the patient to assess emotional, functional or psychological condition
Plans and conducts group and individual psychotherapy
Oversees other professionals or works as a key team member providing comprehensive psychological and medical care for a group of individuals
Promotes a psychotherapeutic atmosphere among the professional treatment staff
Uses the following clinical modalities as well as other specialized modalities when needed: (1) Eclectic; (2) Supportive; (3) Behavior Modification, i.e., Behavioral Rehearsal, relaxation training, assertiveness training, systematic sensitization, etc.; (4) Cognitive-Behavioral(5) Cognitive; (6) Couples; (7) Family; (8) Evaluation and Disposition
Qualification
Required
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
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
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
You must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program
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
Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j
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
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
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have at least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level
Preferred
Have completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
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)
Telework: Ad-hoc telework only is available.
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