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Position Title
Psychologist Workplace Violence Prevention
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTB-11711665-23-KL Opens in new window
Open Period
Saturday, October 1, 2022 to Friday, September 29, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
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2. Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement? (limit characters)
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Central Alabama Health Care System. Please select the appropriate response the questions below. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Regulations. Do you have demonstrated English language proficiency?
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2. Education: Please select from one of the responses below to indicate how you meet the education requirement for the GS-180 Psychologist occupational series. (PLEASE NOTE that supporting documentation in the form of college transcripts must be submitted with your application).
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3. Internship: Please select from one of the responses below that most accurately describes how you meet the internship requirement for the VA Psychologist position. NOTE: You must submit proof of meeting the internship requirement with your application packet.
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4. Licensure: Do you hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia? Please ensure that you submit a copy.
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5. Board Certification: Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be 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. The board certificate must be current, and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education. If applicable, do you meet this requirement?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
6. GS-13 Requirements: Applicants must meet the following for the GS-13 grade level.

Experience. At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, professional psychological treatments 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.

Do you meet this requirement?
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