Psychologist - Whole Health Director
Duties and responsibilities included, but are not limited to, the following:
Coordinate development and implementation of the patient-centered care concept throughout the organization. Guide staff in the application of patient-centered care concepts. Chairperson for the Whole Health and Wellness H&PCC committee. Develop clinics and systems (including documentation templates) required for the delivery of Whole Health Veteran services to include, but not limited to), coaching and veteran education courses. Lead, facilitate, and evaluate system changes that support meeting performance measure goals and effective patient outcomes. Facilitate process improvement in programs/systems that enhance healthcare delivery; analyzes program/system outcomes and plans strategies to initiate needed change. Act as a consultant in patient-centered care principles and performance measures. Effectively use group process, interpersonal, and communication skills to facilitate win-win outcomes in a positive and productive working environment. Use knowledge, expertise, principles or models, and current research to plan, implement, and evaluate organizational progress towards accomplishing patient-centered care initiatives. Use data trends and patterns which indicate need for change. Serve as the liaison between the medical center, patients and staff, and the community regarding the patient experience, patient rights and advocacy. Lead the Whole Health Information Center supporting the center to provide robust Whole Health Veteran Education and Coaching services. Provide annual whole health business plan and program reports. Develop budget requests and manage Whole Health resources. Ensure inventory procedures and logistical procedures for all Whole Health supplies. Utilize political savvy communication and build relationships with members of the Whole Health team including VA Central Office and VISN 19 Whole Health Leadership. Maintains an active membership of VISN 19's Whole Health Committee. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required NOTE:
This position is being advertised under several different disciplines, and the area of consideration is for internal and external candidates. Listed below are the announcement number, disciplines and area of considerations. Please make sure you apply to the correct announcement. Registered Nurse:
CBSU-10949803-21-KMS, US Citizens Nurse Practitioner:
CBSU-10949804-21-KMS, US Citizens Psychologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949842-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949850-21-JS Social Worker:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949851-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949852-21-JS Dietician:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949853-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949854-21-JS Physical Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949855-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949856-21-JS Recreation Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949857-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949858-21-JS Audiologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949868-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949870-21-JS To qualify for this position, you must meet all the requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. Citizen Education:
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. AND 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.) Licensure:
Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
GS-13 Licensure:
Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
Experience:
In addition to the experience requirements at the GS-12 level, at least 1 additional year of experience as a psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level. In addition the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations. 2. Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health. 3. Knowledge of clinical research literature. The full performance level of this position is a GS-13. Physical Requirements:
Able to meet the physical demands for the position, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have a good manual dexterity. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word. Must be able to view and read information on computer screens. References:
VA Handbook 5005/15 Part II, Appendix G18 dated February 7, 2018
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Coordinate development and implementation of the patient-centered care concept throughout the organization. Guide staff in the application of patient-centered care concepts. Chairperson for the Whole Health and Wellness H&PCC committee. Develop clinics and systems (including documentation templates) required for the delivery of Whole Health Veteran services to include, but not limited to), coaching and veteran education courses. Lead, facilitate, and evaluate system changes that support meeting performance measure goals and effective patient outcomes. Facilitate process improvement in programs/systems that enhance healthcare delivery; analyzes program/system outcomes and plans strategies to initiate needed change. Act as a consultant in patient-centered care principles and performance measures. Effectively use group process, interpersonal, and communication skills to facilitate win-win outcomes in a positive and productive working environment. Use knowledge, expertise, principles or models, and current research to plan, implement, and evaluate organizational progress towards accomplishing patient-centered care initiatives. Use data trends and patterns which indicate need for change. Serve as the liaison between the medical center, patients and staff, and the community regarding the patient experience, patient rights and advocacy. Lead the Whole Health Information Center supporting the center to provide robust Whole Health Veteran Education and Coaching services. Provide annual whole health business plan and program reports. Develop budget requests and manage Whole Health resources. Ensure inventory procedures and logistical procedures for all Whole Health supplies. Utilize political savvy communication and build relationships with members of the Whole Health team including VA Central Office and VISN 19 Whole Health Leadership. Maintains an active membership of VISN 19's Whole Health Committee. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required NOTE:
This position is being advertised under several different disciplines, and the area of consideration is for internal and external candidates. Listed below are the announcement number, disciplines and area of considerations. Please make sure you apply to the correct announcement. Registered Nurse:
CBSU-10949803-21-KMS, US Citizens Nurse Practitioner:
CBSU-10949804-21-KMS, US Citizens Psychologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949842-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949850-21-JS Social Worker:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949851-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949852-21-JS Dietician:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949853-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949854-21-JS Physical Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949855-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949856-21-JS Recreation Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949857-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949858-21-JS Audiologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949868-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949870-21-JS To qualify for this position, you must meet all the requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. Citizen Education:
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. AND 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.) Licensure:
Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
GS-13 Licensure:
Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
Experience:
In addition to the experience requirements at the GS-12 level, at least 1 additional year of experience as a psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level. In addition the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations. 2. Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health. 3. Knowledge of clinical research literature. The full performance level of this position is a GS-13. Physical Requirements:
Able to meet the physical demands for the position, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have a good manual dexterity. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word. Must be able to view and read information on computer screens. References:
VA Handbook 5005/15 Part II, Appendix G18 dated February 7, 2018
- Department:
0180 Psychology - Salary Range:
$91,231 to $118,603 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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