USAJOBS
Staff Psychologist
USAJOBS, Washington, Washington, D.C., United States,
USAJOBS District of Columbia, United States2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDutiesThe incumbent serves as a Staff Psychologist assigned to the VHA Central Office (VHACO) CSP Office as a member of the Review and Appeals (R&A) Team. As a member of the R&A Team, the incumbent has the responsibility to demonstrate expert knowledge of CSP and of the documentation used in making clinical PCAFC eligibility decisions for Veterans and caregivers.The Incumbent Performs The Following Major Duties And Responsibilities:Assists the Program Manager in the day-to-day operations of the CSP R&A team as needed.Supports CSP in the tracking, monitoring, development, and submission of review and appeals through the application of regulation, policy, guidelines, and the recommendation of program enhancements.Work independently in researching and interpreting extensive and often complex clinical and administrative documentation that resides in multiple electronic health records (EHR) and databases.Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs as assigned.Serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the Medical Center/Facility, VISN, and national levels or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor or designee.Conducting review and appeals of PCAFC decision claims requests and preparing draft responses.Applying clinical knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to assist in appeals.Understanding and applying former PCAFC eligibility criteria as indicated in the review process to determine accuracy of prior PCAFC decisions.Reviewing and tracking claims and determinations throughout the process and to completion.Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Altered Tour of Duty options will be discussed at interview.Functional Statement #:
71461-ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not AuthorizedRequirements: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.You may be required to serve a probationary period.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).Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).Qualifications: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.Basic Requirements:Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.English Language Proficiency: Proficient in written and spoken English.Education Requirement: You must 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.Internship Requirement: You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed.Licensure: Candidates must 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.Experience:GS-11 Level: no additional experience beyond the basic requirement.GS-12 Level: at least 1 full year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the GS-11 level.GS-13 Level: at least 2 additional years of experience, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level.References:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G18 Psychologist Qualification Standard.Physical Requirements:
See VA Handbook 5011.IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Additional Information:This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law.
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Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Altered Tour of Duty options will be discussed at interview.Functional Statement #:
71461-ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not AuthorizedRequirements: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.You may be required to serve a probationary period.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).Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).Qualifications: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.Basic Requirements:Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.English Language Proficiency: Proficient in written and spoken English.Education Requirement: You must 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.Internship Requirement: You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed.Licensure: Candidates must 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.Experience:GS-11 Level: no additional experience beyond the basic requirement.GS-12 Level: at least 1 full year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the GS-11 level.GS-13 Level: at least 2 additional years of experience, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level.References:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G18 Psychologist Qualification Standard.Physical Requirements:
See VA Handbook 5011.IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Additional Information:This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law.
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