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This position is Recruitment/Relocation incentive eligible for highly qualified individuals
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11/28/2022 to 12/12/2022
$72,858 - $134,993 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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CBSR-11743946-23-JMU
691290500
The incumbent serves as a psychologist and serves in a full-time capacity within the Mental Health Service (MHS) at the John D Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. The psychologist will work as a member of the Rehabilitation and Recovery Section, providing care to Veterans through the Transitions partial hospitalization program (PHP)and/or Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC). The incumbent will mainly provide individual and group psychotherapy and will also likely provide psychological assessments, couples/family therapy, intake assessments as well as some program management. Care will be expected to be delivered mainly in person and, at times, through VA Video Connect (VVC) to the Veteran's home or other safe location. Patients will be presenting with a broad spectrum of mental health, emotional, and behavioral presentations, often comorbid and including but not limited to schizophrenia and other psychoses, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, and substance use disorders. Given the nature of the care, a strong focus on engaging Veterans in recovery-based care is required. The Transitions program is an intensive short-term program that assists Veterans in developing coping skills and stabilization strategies to aid in achievement of their recovery goals. The PRRC is a curriculum-based program designed specifically for Veterans with serious mental illness. Over several months Veterans learn the skills that are necessary for defining and realizing their self-chosen mental health recovery goals. The incumbent may also provide clinical supervision for psychology trainees. The standard location of work will be where Rehabilitation and Recovery MH programs are generally located, which is at the John D Dingell VA Medical Center main facility and the VALOR Center in Detroit, located approximately 2 miles away from the main campus.
Duties include:
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We sponsor psychology internship and postdoctoral training programs as well as a mental health social work internship program in addition to hosting medical students and psychiatry residents from Wayne State University, our main academic affiliate.
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. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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 (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/12/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11743946.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/691290500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Today, Detroit is a mecca for innovation, entrepreneurship, arts and culture. This riverfront city boasts a magnificent skyline and spectacular views of our Canadian neighbor across the water. With 3 downtown stadiums, Detroit is host to concerts, events and professional sports teams including the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons. Nightlife abounds with multi-cultural dining experiences, casinos and live entertainment at historic venues like the Fox Theater and the Detroit Opera House. The Detroit VA Medical Center is located in the heart of Detroit's cultural center near the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Science Center, Midtown district, Detroit Medical Center (DMC) hospitals and the campus of Wayne State University. Also known as the Great Lakes state, Michigan enjoys 4 seasons of outdoor beauty and recreation.
The John D Dingell VA Medical Center is a level 1C facility located in the revitalized midtown area of Detroit, Michigan. Our Mental Health Service has over 200 FTE and includes an award-winning Homeless Program, 50-bed Domiciliary, Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC), Veterans Community Resource and Referral Center (VCRRC), and Vocational Rehabilitation Program in addition to the typical VA programs- outpatient general mental health (BHIPs), PTSD, SUD, Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI), inpatient mental health, consultation-liaison, and Suicide Prevention.