Whole Health Clinical Director (Psychologist)

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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Qualifications: Psychologists hired at all grade levels must meet the basic requirements for employment as a VHA Psychologist prescribed by Public Law 96-151 codified in Title 38, U.S.C. § 7402. Requirements include: Citizenship of the Unites States of America. Doctoral degree in psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited graduate program in an area of training consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. Internship in professional psychology accredited by the APA. Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the US, or the District of Columbia. For GS-13 and higher, must have at least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, and must fully meet the KSAs for that level. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), Preferred Experience: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The Psychology Whole Health Clinical Director must meet the following KSA requirements: (1) Program Management KSAs: Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. Skill in assessing qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees. Skill in interpersonal relationships, including conflict resolution. General Psychology KSAs: Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations. Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health. Knowledge of clinical research literature Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS12. Physical Requirements: This position is primarily sedentary.
The psychologist serves as the Whole Health Clinical Director at the Dayton VA Medical Center. The psychologist in this position provides program oversight and administrative coordination of the Whole Health System. This Director contributes significantly to the level of health care provided by this agency. This position reports directly to the Whole Health Coordinator.