Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology)

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Program manager responsible for the management and implementation of the Cognitive Monitoring Program for the Army Medical Command. Position is located in Falls Church, Virginia.

Duties

• Provides guidance and advice to the Army Warfighter Brain Health Director, Chief, SPD; Director, CSPO; and Director, Policy and Force Integration on issues related to planning, execution, coordination, and monitoring of Cognitive Monitoring Program.
• Provides comprehensive oversight of pre-deployment cognitive testing throughout the Army Medical Department.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative for the Cognitive Monitoring Program Services contract.
• Serves as primary subject matter expert, advisor and consultant on Cognitive Assessment for the US. Army Medical Command and Office of The Surgeon General.
• Conducts research on outcomes of the effectiveness of cognitive assessment testing as well as on other neuropsychological tools and computer programs which may increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Army Neuropsychology.
• Ensures standardization of baseline and post-testing program execution and interagency referral processes within Army Medical Command.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement: Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year specialized experience which includes monitoring program outcomes to deliver automated cognitive assessment services; serving as a subject matter expert on Cognitive Assessment to facilitate clinical testing; serving as a liaison between clinical programs and external agencies; monitoring baseline and post-testing program execution to ensure standardization and adherence to established metrics; conducting analysis on the effectiveness of cognitive assessment tools or neuropsychological computer programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Licensure/Certification: This position requires a current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Other Information

Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Medical Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. Relocation Incentive may be authorized.