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Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have -state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): TAG:VacancyID (Include on all documents)

Salary:To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education and experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.

Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.

If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA.The VA is committed to hiring Veterans.

The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.

The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values areIntegrity,Commitment,Advocacy,Respect andExcellence (" I CARE").

America's Veterans need you!

To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/

DUTIES:

The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center Mental Health Service is recruiting for a full, current and unrestricted licensed psychologist at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto), or the District of Columbia for the Substance Abuse Treatment Center (SATC). The Administrative Director (Psychologist) is the program manager of a complex mental health treatment program that delivers comprehensive, specialized substance abuse treatment services to veterans with active substance use disorders (SUD). An ability to work cooperatively and productively in a multidisciplinary team is required. The incumbent should be eligible for academic appointment to the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the College of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Duties include:
Develops and implement program policies and procedures.
Develops and implements new SUD treatment and evaluation procedures.
Assigns treatment functions to staff.
Consults with supervisors, staff and other VA Medical Center (VAMC) SUD Program Managers and OKC VAMC Program Managers.
Works with Medical Director in the development of biological treatment programs.
Surveys patient needs, identifies and evaluates statistical data, analyzes programs.
Various supervision duties to include but not limited to; counsel, instruction, assigning, evaluates work performance, prepares schedules and provides leadership.

Work Schedule Monday Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, full-time NOTE:Some irregular tours (early morning, weekend, evening) may be intermittently required.

Relocation expenses and/or incentives have not been authorized.

Salary: To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education and experience.

Position may also be filled by a Psychiatrist (reference announcement RT-12-JTS-667465-MHC)

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.

• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.

• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.

• You must pass a pre-employment physical

• Full, current and unrestricted license to practice psychology

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
VET PRO: Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a credentialing process before entering on duty. This process includes employment verification, personal history, education & license/registration/certification verification, and reference check. Selected candidate will be required to provide a certified copy of college transcript(s) and information on any licenses/certifications/or registrations currently or previously held.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: The VA has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Employment with the VA Medical Center is subject to satisfactory completion of a background investigation. The investigation is conducted to determine suitability for employment. Its scope includes law enforcement and criminal record checks and inquiries with previous employers. It is your responsibility to provide complete and accurate answers to all questions in the required paperwork. If you fail to tell the truth or fail to list all relevant events or circumstances, this may be ground for not hiring you, for firing you after you begin work or for criminal prosecution.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. You can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency.

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.

Veteran's Preference :

When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veteransshould claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability.

Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.

Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You'll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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