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GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location:
- Eagle Butte, SD
- Salary:
- SALARY RANGE: 56,411.00 - 104,525.00 USD /year
- Date posted:
- Feb 01 2010
- Date expires:
- Open Until Filled
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist
Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Indian Health Service
Job Announcement Number: DE-AB-09-0010
SALARY RANGE: 56,411.00 - 104,525.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 to Wednesday, March 24, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0180-11/13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time / Part Time / Intermittent / May include weekends and/or evenings.
Permanent / Term. Not-To-Exceed: The applicant selected for this position may be appointed to either a one year appointment in excess of one year, depending on the status of the applicant.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Throughout South Dakota, SD; 1 vacancy - Throughout North Dakota, ND; 1 vacancy - Throughout Nebraska, NE
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.
JOB SUMMARY:
*LOCATION: * Positions will be filled at the following locations as vacancies occur. There may not be immediate vacancies at all locations. Interested applicants should check with the local Administrative Officer or Service Unit Director concerning immediate employment needs.
*HOSPITALS:* Fort Yates, North Dakota; Eagle Butte, Rapid City, South Dakota; or Winnebago, Nebraska,
*HEALTH CENTERS:* Fort Totten, North Dakota; Fort Thompson, Lower Brule, McLaughlin, Sisseton, Wagner , South Dakota.
*Positions may also be filled at other Indian Health Service locations including the Aberdeen Area Office and Tribal organizations as vacancies occur or are established in the area.*
**If applicable, “The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from the Federal Service.â€**
***Employment is contingent on a cleared suitable Background Investigation for the level required for your position. ***
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KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
U.S. Citizenship
Position involves travel
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Education
Back to top Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Throughout South Dakota, SD; 1 vacancy - Throughout North Dakota, ND; 1 vacancy - Throughout Nebraska, NE
The Clinical Psychologist: Assists the Mental Health Director with (a) the ongoing assessment of mental health needs, (b) the planning and implementing of a community oriented mental health program and the integration of mental health concepts into all of the programs at the Service Unit. As a member of the Hospital Medical Staff, the Clinical Psychologist: Serves as one of the principal advisors (along with the Mental Health Director) to the Medical staff and all other allied health staff on all matters related to mental health. Assists the Mental Health Director with clinical supervision of the Mental Health staff through on-going supervision and in-service training. Prepares and maintains statistical and narrative reports of Mental Health activities as required by the Service Unit and by the AAO Mental Health Program Branch Chief. Responsible for keeping up to date on mandatory training for compliance with JCAHO standards, IHS manual requirements and for participating in Quality Improvement activities as organized by the Department Supervisor. Assists as requested in the updating of Departmental policies and procedures and for assisting in providing input into overall Service Unit policies and procedures. Provides psychological consultation services to various community and tribal groups and agencies such as schools, law enforcement, substance abuse programs, child protection agencies, etc. Provides a wide range of psychological testing, evaluation and clinical services. Provides therapeutic interventions and psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups on an outpatient basis. Provides 'Qualified Mental Health Professional' assessments (along with other Service Unit QMHP's) to determine whether patients meet criteria for involuntary commitment. Provides, as do other staff, emergency on-call services within the Mental Health Department. May respond to the Emergency Room and to the local Law Enforcement Services Jail as outlined in Mental Health Policies and Procedures Manual. Responsible for providing direct patient care that addresses the overall psychosocial needs of the patient. Serves as a liaison between the patient, family, community, and Service Unit programs. Utilizes the Service Unit Telemedicine system in providing and obtaining case consultation. Other duties as assigned.
Back to top Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.
GS-12 AND ABOVE: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level.
Examples of Specialized Experience: Ability to diagnose & intervene in high risk situations, such as suicidal behaviors, substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse & neglect, sexual assault, & psychiatric emergencies.
To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID, CURRENT UNRESTRICTED LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION IN A STATE. (Submit a photo-copy with your application and other supporting documents.)
**Clinical psychologists who enter PHS, who have obtained a Doctoral Degree in the 12 months preceding appointment, yet do not meet the supervision – time requirements for licensure may not function independently but shall be under the direct supervision of a qualified licensed clinical psychologist.
Basic Requirements:
Degree: major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology
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 meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education in the amounts shown in the table below.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in Clinical Psychologist for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
You will be required to make occasional travel.