Clinical Psychologist

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• Provide comprehensive and skilled psychological evaluations and treatment services to individuals couples groups of individuals and families receiving services for problems of personality emotional adjustments or mental illness of a primary nature or secondary to organic illness.
• Administer score interpret psychological tests; and conduct psychological tests for differentiating between organic and functional causes of emotional disturbances and/or behaviors.
• Provide assessment diagnosis and psychotherapy utilizing a broad range of therapeutic techniques as indicated by the specific needs of the individual group or family.
• Responsible for completeness timeliness diagnostic and therapeutic pertinence and maintenance of clinical psychology professional standard of care for services and reports.
• Provide thorough and concise written documentation of evaluations treatment and case management services psychological test summaries treatment plans referrals and correspondence.
• Provide consultative services to relevant providers and team members such as primary care ER dental allied professionals amongst others to include advice on diagnosis assessment treatment and referrals for patients presenting with behavioral health concerns.

Requirements: (Continued)
This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however benefits time served and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment the employee will be subject to adverse actions up to and including removal from Federal service.

IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently temporarily or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days evenings nights weekends and holidays.

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Background Investigation Requirement:

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:

This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Degree: Ph.D. or equivalent in Clinical Psychology or that is directly related to full professional work in Clinical Psychology is required.

• Clinical psychology: For positions at grades GS-11 and above satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.

In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Providing clinical psychological services including evaluation diagnosis referral psychotherapy crisis intervention and specialized treatment modalities for mental health problems of children adolescents adults and families.
• Assessing high acuity (crisis) patients regarding level of care dispositions based on direct patient examinations.
• Making decisions with consultation whether high acuity (crisis) patients require transfer from an outpatient setting to the Emergency Room or transfer from the Emergency Room to a higher level of care such as Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization.

GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Making diagnosis or treatment decisions based on understanding of trauma informed care practices.
• Providing immediate care and services to individuals in a trauma anxiety or psychotic crisis state.
• Providing crisis intervention services in a wide variety of situations including suicide intervention drug & alcohol abuse and dependency domestic violence.
• Conducting psychological tests/objective measures as a source of information for psychological diagnosis such as psychosis Major Depressive Disorder Bipolar etc.

SELECTIVE FACTOR:

• Must possess and maintain a current valid unrestricted license as a psychologist in a State District of Columbia Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration.