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Psychologist (Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health)

Job Field: Hospitality Jobs
Location: Multiple Locations

Salary: $82,642.00 - $126,949.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
Phone: (605)720-7487
JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1027374

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR ONE VACANCY THAT CAN BE FILLED AT EITHER THE FORT MEADE OR HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA CAMPUS.

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.  

NOTE:  THIS VACANCY WILL BE FILLED AS EITHER A PHYSICIAN (BH-14-012-CJ-1027021), OR A SUPERVISORY PSYCHOLOGIST (BH-14-013-SV-1027374), OR A SUPERVISORY SOCIAL WORKER (BH-14-014-SV-1027378), OR A REGISTERED NURSE (BH-14-015-CJ-1027387).

 

The VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) is located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota, where we are known for our blue skies, pine forests, rich history, moderate climate and friendly western hospitality. VA BHHCS provides primary and secondary medical and surgical care, along with residential rehabilitation treatment program (RRTP) services, extended nursing home care and tertiary psychiatric inpatient care services, for veterans residing in South Dakota and portions of Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Care is delivered through the Fort Meade (near Sturgis) and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers, as well as through a number of community-based outpatient and rural outreach clinics. VA Black Hills is part of VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/

NOTE:  The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate’s education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade.  The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.

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.

 

EDUCATION DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM (EDRP):  You may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program.  Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.


TRAVEL REQUIRED
  • 25% or Greater
  • Between sites
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
  • Yes
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs may offer a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services to a highly qualified candidate. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must pass pre-employment examination
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
  • Background and-or Security Investigation required
  • Supervisory Probationary Period
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