United States Citizens Permanent Full Time The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal, and Urban operated facilities and programs.
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MPP) procedures. Please review the job opportunity announcement # ***IHS-15-BI-1292069-_**__**_ESEP/MP_**; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered._
*This position is located with the Billings Area Indian Health Service, Crow Service Unit, Crow/Northern Cheyenne Hospital in Crow Agency, Montana. The incumbent will be a licensed, Doctoral-level Clinical*_Psychologist with prescriptive privildges supervising the Behavioral Health Department. This position serves as a member of the Medical Staff reporting to the Chief Medical Officer of the Hospital._
** The selected applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check. If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59) U.S. Citizenship is required Copy of current professional licensure required during the hiring process.
* **Primary Care/Health Promotion Consultant:** Perform assessment and brief treatment for a wide range of psychological and behavioral health disorders using a variety of therapy modalities.
* **Psychiatric Medication Management:** Provide consultation services for psychotropic medications.
* **Clinical Psychologist - Medical Program Development:** Ensure adequate operation, consistent management, and on-going development of the Clinical Psychologist – Medical Program.
* **Indirect patient care, case management, and community/patient support:** Provide indirect patient care through telephonic intervention, consultation with collateral resources, and referral to specialty services/external resources.
To qualify for this position, your resume must reflect sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying. Your resume is key in evaluating your experience, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your work experience.
**_BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):_**
*Degree:* major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below:
*Clinical psychology:* For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.
*In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-*
**_MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:_**
**GS-14:** _One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level._
**Specialized Experience for the GS-14 level, you must have one year of experience (equivalent to the GS-13) that included duties such as:** Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy on an acute and situation-specific basis utilizing a wide range of treatment techniques to meet the needs of the service unit population. Provide evaluation and initial treatment in complex cases involving the probability of mental illness, neuropsychological, and behavioral aspects of chronic disease, development disability, and substance abuse and abuse disorders. Work with primary care provider to monitor and manage "high-utilization", "at risk", and "chronic" patients. Support primary care provider decisions and recommendations by reinforcing/elaborating on provider-patient interventions. Conduct in-depth evaluation and diagnosis of psychiatric needs of patients, formulate and implement plan of care, prescribe medications, and consult with other health care providers and referrals. Provide psychological evaluation, crisis intervention, and suicide assessments. Provide outpatient psychotherapy treatment to individual, group and family psychotherapy. Serve as fact witness in civil cases involving diminished capacity and cases of civil commitment. Provide consultation services for psychotropic medications. May prescribe psychotropic drugs within clinical specialty and according to medical staff privileges in collaboration with staff physicians and in accordance with IHS and/or licensure requirements. Present community education in a wide variety of health topics utilizing health care background and psychological expertise. Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities, including audits, chart reviews, development of review criteria, development of plans for improving performance and evaluation of effectiveness of actions in improving performance. Attend Medical Staff meetings, training sessions, and planning and problem solving sessions. Collaborate with tribal health programs, suicide prevention, law enforcement, vocation rehabilitation, chemical dependency programs, Tribal Social Services, BIA Social Services, Tribal Court and community mental health center programs to develop continuity of patient care.
**_SUPERVISORY OR MANAGERIAL ABILITIES:_**
Candidates must have demonstrated in their work experience or training that they possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision, as listed below:
A. Assign to and review work of subordinates, train and work effectively with subordinates from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels/areas of training.
B. Accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time.
C. Plan own work and carry out assignments effectively.
D. Communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to the work.
E. Understand and further management goals as these affect day-to-day work operations.
F. Develop improvements in or design new work methods and procedures.
IN ADDITION to the abilities required above, candidates must also possess, or have the potential to develop, the ability to:
1) Deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
2) Adjust work operations to meet emergency or changing program or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quantity of quality work.
3) Establish program objectives or performance goals and to assess progress toward their achievement.
4) Coordinate and integrate the work activities of several organizational segments or several different projects.
5) Analyze organizational and operational problems and develop timely and economical solutions.
6) Represent the activity both within and outside the organization or agency and to gain support for the agency's program goals.
Personal Attributes: Candidates for all supervisory/managerial positions must demonstrate all of the following personal qualities:
a. Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances;
b. Capacity to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress;
c. Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view;
d. Capacity to "see the job through;"
e. Understanding of the ability to work with American Indians and Alaska Natives.
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: Monday, January 12, 2015
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume (**_your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position_**) and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following:
* **Leadership:** Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
* **Oral Communication:** Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
* **Technical Competence:** Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
* **Planning and Evaluating:** Organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization; monitors progress, evaluates outcomes.
If you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your application will be rated based on Category Rating and Selection procedures, you will be placed in one of three categories: **Best Qualified, Well Qualified**, or **Qualified**. Within each of these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligibles. If after reviewing your resume and responses to the assessment questions, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration.
The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance:
* Veterans , i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled)
* Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP )
* Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
* Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled
Click here to view vacancy questions: View Assessment Questions. All documents above **_MUST_** be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, **Monday, January 12, 2015**, to be considered.
**To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.**
1. Click ‘Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
3. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
4. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
5. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by clicking Apply Online in the vacancy announcement and re-selecting your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 1292080. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. If you cannot complete your application package online:
1. Click to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
3. You are limited to selecting 10 locations.
4. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: When completing the 1203-FX, be sure to select only one response for each question. Selecting more than one response for a question may result in your application package being rated ineligible. In Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire, you may notice that the numbering restarts with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX form please continue to enter your responses on the next available number within this section. The numbers on the 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire once it restarts with number one.
Submission of a resume' or a 1203FX form alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under Required Documents section.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Shelly Macdonald, (406)247-7196, and/or SHELLY.MACDONALD@IHS.GOV.) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option;=faq
**Required Documentation for Eligibility and Preference:**
* _Resume (_REQUIRED_)_ - You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder.__
* _Indian Preference Applicants (_If Applicable_)_ - _If claiming Indian preference for the first time, or if you have no previous documentation of preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432 (expiration date 11/30/2014), “Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only.” Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. You must also complete the family history chart if necessary. _Current IHS employees with a BIA form on file in their Official Personnel Folder are required to submit a copy of that form with their application.__ Refer to BIA-4432 link: http://www.bia.gov/cs/groups/xbie/documents/text/idc015515.pdf
* _Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) or other Veterans preference (VRA and 30% or more disabled) (_If Applicable_)_ - include a copy of your DD-214 (_Member-4 Copy_), if you're claiming Vet preference. For more information please see link at: http://fehb.opm.gov/StaffingPortal/vetguide.asp
* _Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) (_If Applicable_)_ – If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf.
* _Current or former Federal employee (_If Applicable_)_ - Include copy of your most recent _SF-50 Notice of Personnel Action_.
* _Childcare Addendum form (_REQUIRED_)_ - must be included for this position and is available for downloading at: http://www.ihs.gov/DHR/includes/themes/newihstheme/display_objects/documents/applicants/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm.doc
* _Qualifications (_REQUIRED_)_ - _Copy of current professional licensure required during the hiring process._ The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. (delete if not applicable)
* _Transcripts (_REQUIRED_)_ - Transcripts must be provided if substituting education for experience and/or if education is required for this position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty.
Your application package **_MUST_** be complete by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) onMonday, January 12, 2015, the closing of this announcement.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Applicant **_MUST_** verify the completeness and successful submission of their applications by logging into the USAJobs Application Manager to check the “Status”. Your qualifications for the job will be reviewed against other applicants to determine, if you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps have been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will no longer need to call the HR Office to determine your application status. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to provide status updates for applicants. You can elect to activate the status updates from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process.
**If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.**
**~ ~ ~ Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~ ~ ~**
You can review our benefits at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
**_CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:_**
* _**A one/two-year probationary/trial period may be required upon selection/placement.**_
* _**A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.**_
* _Position covered under P.L. 101-630_
* _The incumbent may be required to travel and must possess a valid driver’s license._
* __Security Clearance:_ If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a fingerprint check. Fingerprint results must be cleared prior to hire. You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit__fingerprints. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The__investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your__application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges._
* _Selectee will be required to be immunized against Measles and Rubella and provide documentation prior to or at the time of their start date. Special consideration may be allowed to individuals who are allergic to__a component of the vaccine or are currently pregnant. Selectee must have documented immunity to Rubella and Measles._
* _Males over the age of 18, and born after December 31, 1959, are required to be registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) in order to be eligible for employment with the Federal__Government._
* _Selectee(s) are required to have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment._ ****
**OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:**
* _All information provided by the candidate will be verified, reference checks will be conducted from current and past supervisors on the tentative selectee._
* _The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives._
* _Federal annuitants (military and civilian) may have their salaries reduced. All employees must pay any valid delinquent debt or the agency may garnish their salary._
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