Summary

The full-time permanent Senior Psychologist Clinician Investigator is located in the Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) and will conduct research including program evaluation with the Clinician Investigators Team (CIT) as a psychologist researcher. Additional clinical duties will be provided in the Mental Health Service Line.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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
• The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed
• 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
• NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship
• 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
• 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
• Grade Determination: Senior Psychologist Clinician Investigator - GS-15 (a) Experience
• At least four years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-14 grade level
• (b) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1
• Ability to translate national research goals or priorities into specific scientific project activities of significant complexity and sufficient sustainability
• 2
• Ability to create - organize - manage - and maintain high quality (e.g. - funded - peer reviewed) research programs independently
• 3
• Knowledge of budget control procedures that include funding from multiple sources which may vary annually
• 4
• Skill in managing and directing the work of large - complex research projects and in applying effective management practices
• 5
• Skill in persuasion - negotiation - and motivation to negotiate multiple program requirements
• 6
• Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees and other managers using advanced consultation and problem solving skills
• 7
• Ability to balance responsibilities in a complex environment and to work with great autonomy
• to set priorities and delegate tasks - meet multiple deadlines - analyze complex organizational problems
• develop and implement effective solutions for those problems
• and assess need for basic and complex services across multiple programmatic contexts
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-15
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• Major Duties: VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Clinician Investigator Duties (75% time) Senior Psychologist Clinician Investigator will make scientific contributions to research projects with potential for substantial impact
• In addition to active involvement in peer-reviewed research and other peer review activities the following will be demonstrated: Multiple publications in peer-reviewed professional literature
• Consistent record of presentation of findings at national scientific meetings
• Attainment of an academic appointment at the affiliated medical school
• Responsibility for multiple funded research projects
• The following accomplishments may include: Significant time devoted to research/program evaluation activities
• History and current activities demonstrate role as a principal investigator on research projects
• History and current activities demonstrate involvement in systematic program evaluation
• History and current activities with regard to competitive intramural and/or extramural research awards demonstrate effectiveness in obtaining support
• History and current service demonstrate involvement in peer review for research grants
• History and current service demonstrate involvement in peer review for scientific journals
• History and current service demonstrate involvement on local research committees and/or boards
• History and current service demonstrate involvement on regional or national research committees and/or boards
• History and current service demonstrate involvement on research committees and/or boards at an affiliated institution
• Number and types of peer-reviewed publications demonstrate effectiveness in submitting manuscripts leading to publication
• Number and types of presentations at regional or national scientific meetings demonstrate effectiveness in dissemination of research findings to professional audiences
• Demonstrates responsibility for multi-project research programs
• Clinical Responsibilities (20%) Within the scope of privileges granted - Senior Psychologist Clinician Investigator provides a full range of psychological services utilizing appropriate assessment instruments and structured interviews - generates psychological reports based on assessments - serves as a source of information in the use and interpretation of tests to make differential diagnoses and provides consultation to other disciplines or units as requested
• Within the scope of privileges granted - provides a full range of patient care interventions - including individual - family - and group therapy - as well as specialized interventions
• When appropriate - uses newly proven or evidence ­based techniques
• Presents informed reports or educates multi-disciplinary teams
• Attempts to stay current with assessment and therapy techniques by reviewing and/or participating in research
• and by promoting - initiating - assisting or engaging in program evaluation and/or other basic and applied research activities
• Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system - as appropriate
• Academic/Teaching/Training: (3 %) Applies for Academic rank of Full Professor or equivalent at affiliated medical school or university
• May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee
• Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff on assigned units
• May be involved in the training of psychology practicum students - interns - and postdoctoral residents
• Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients
• Other Significant Responsibilities (2%) May serve on Medical Center - VISN - and national committees or task forces as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
• 800am to 1630pm Telework: Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized