The Psychologist, is the Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC) for the Syracuse VA Medical Center and all related locations. The LRC position is located in the Mental Health Integrated Care Community (MH ICC) in the Syracuse VA Medical Center.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to the duties below: The LRC is a subject matter expert regarding Peer Support as a recovery- oriented service and promising best practice with specific and clear requirements to ensure fidelity as required. Incumbent will assist Peer Support Staff supervisor's with input on employee performance critiques. Coordinates with Peer supervisors for vacant or new Peer Support positions for recruitments and participates in interviews with input on selections. Facilitates ongoing meetings and training with Peer Support in VA ECHCS while providing twice annual training to Program Managers to ensure Peer Support is utilized to the fidelity of the model. Is involved in the development of a peer support volunteer program as appropriate based on national standards The incumbent is responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievement; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills. Is responsible for the management of the SMI Re-Engagement Project as defined in VHA Directive 1163 which includes outreach to Veterans with SMI identified by SMITREC as being lost to VA care for over one year and the facilitation of Veteran's return to care based on Veteran's request. The LRC is an advocate for VHA Directive 1163.07 Services for Veterans Experiencing Early Psychosis (October 7, 2020). Promotes the use and availability recovery services available in the catchment of the Syracuse VA including Peer Support, IMCHR/MHICM and VHA Vocational Rehabilitation services and Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery program, in addition to all recovery-oriented Mental Health Services. Serves as a liaison to the Syracuse VA catchment community and is responsible for the coordination of the annual Mental Health Summit. Is responsible for the development and support of a Veteran Mental Health Council. Develops and maintains high-quality team functioning and processes while meeting all Environment of Care and programmatic requirements. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM Compressed/Flexible: Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Requirements

Qualifications

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. Education: (1) 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. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed. For the purpose of meeting this requirement, the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills. Currently, APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, or combinations of two or more of those areas. PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science. CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and school psychology. There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist; therefore, an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment. Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA, there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology). OR (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature.] Grade Determinations: GS-13 Psychologist Licensure: 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. Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Candidates must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to apply, professional psychological treatments 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. 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). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Work is sedentary but also demands standing, walking, bending, twisting, and carrying light items.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Syracuse VA Medical Center 800 Irving Ave Syracuse, NY 13210 US
• Name: Karl McPherson
• Phone: 518-466-6400
• Email: [email protected]