Qureos Mentor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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 Summary
 
 
 
 The Psychology Technician position is located in the Mental Health Product Line at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital in San Antonio - TX - and involves the performance of technical work in a program of research and direct services in neuropsychology (NP).
 
 
 
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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's (or higher) degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an appropriate social or biological science - which included or was supplemented by 12 semester hours in Psychology. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the above requirements - you must also meet one of the requirements listed below to qualify for this position: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) full year of technical work under the direction of a professional psychologist in a program of professional services - training or research of which at least six (6) months is comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level (GS-6) in the Federal service - or one (1) year is comparable to the second lower grade level(GS-5). (This experience must be documented in your resume to be considered.) Examples of qualifying experience include: Performing one or more of a variety of technical tasks in a program of research or other professional services in psychology; Assisting in research as in systematic collection of psychology research data - recording and collecting of data - preparing tabular or graphic presentation of data - in accordance with a predetermined research plan; Assisting counseling psychologists in contacting potential employers for purpose of making vocational placement - providing follow-up consultation - administering and scoring of interest - achievement and aptitude tests - securing work history and other relevant vocational information; Assisting neuropsychologist in administering and scoring of selected tests of a neuropsychology battery in accordance with clearly defined procedures; Assisting psychologists in completing behavior rating scales or in conducting behavior modification. ~OR~ EDUCATION: One full year of graduate study (or 18 semester hours) in Psychology at an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge - skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) ~OR~ COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education as described above which meets the total experience requirements for this grade level (GS-7). (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) ~OR~ SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA): SAA at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above is fully qualifying. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA - applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following: Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college - university or major subdivision. A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses - or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. A grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study - or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit http://www.achsnatl.org/quick_link.asp. For more information regarding SAA please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp#e4f PREFERRED COMPETENCY: Proficiency in basic written and spoken Spanish You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Communication Manages and Organizes Information Psychological Assessment Psychology IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary - conducted in an office setting. The stress involved in dealing frequently with persons who are emotionally or physically distressed - cognitively impaired - communication-impaired - or who may be uncooperative - poorly motivated - obstreperous - or possible assaultive - makes this position appreciable more demanding than most sedentary lines of employment. Dexterity - proficient handwriting speed - and specific physical agility - visual and auditory acuity are required - as are physical exertion (i.e. - moderately heavy lifting of test supplies - records and equipment up to 40 pounds) - walking - listening - and writing and sitting for prolonged periods. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
 
 
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 ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** MAJOR DUTIES: Performs a variety of clinical and technical tasks
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 Independently administers and scores neuropsychological assessment instruments - including complex standardized tests of intelligence - academic achievement - attention - memory - speech language functions - visuospatial/constructional skills - motor skills - and executive functions - as well as cognitive screening tools and extended batteries designed to assess neuropsychological abilities
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 The instruments used include specialized - complicated neuropsychological assessment techniques - beyond introductory assessment knowledge - requiring more extensive training and skill in administration and scoring
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 Conducts a comprehensive battery of standardized neuropsychological tests - during in-person/face-to-face appointments
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 Provides services to a subset of patients who exhibit complex diagnoses - such as patients with severe neurological disorders - including traumatic brain injuries - stroke - seizure disorders - aphasia - neurosyphilis - Alzheimer's disease - Parkinson's disease - Huntington's disease - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - multiple sclerosis - and severe mental health conditions - such as bipolar disorder - posttraumatic stress disorder - and substance misuse disorders
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 Administers tests to patients of diverse backgrounds - with awareness of cultural and linguistic factors that may impact test validity
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 This may include further assessment of language preferences - administration of tests that aid the neuropsychologist in determining language proficiency - and/or administration of a comprehensive battery of neuropsychological and psychological tests in Spanish - if fluent
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 Administers and scores measures for purposes of assessment of emotional status - personality - and/or functional capability
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 Measures used for these purposes include complex measures such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Functions - Geriatric Depression Scale - and Beck Depression Inventory
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 May have limited responsibility for and oversight of the administrative and programmatic resources of various clinical programs that are specialized/complex and significantly impact the delivery of health care service to veterans in the Neuropsychology Program
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 Oversees all neuropsychology caseload organization and scheduling of referrals in a manner to provide timely assessment and expeditious handling of priority referrals
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 Schedules patients for testing
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 Performs other related duties as assigned
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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment &amp; Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework
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 Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
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Psychology Technician - Neuropsychology

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 Summary
 
 
 
 At the Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System - we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to our veterans. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Minimum Data Set (MDS) Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team - ensuring the delivery of top-notch patient care and compliance with regulatory requirements. The MDS Registered Nurse will be responsible for the coordination and completion of the MDS assessments and related processes.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Basic Requirements:
 
 
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 English Language Proficiency
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 In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
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 Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
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 OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
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 Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
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 (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
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 OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
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 Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
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 Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
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 Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
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 Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
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 The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912431
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 Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
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 An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
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 Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
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 An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
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 Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
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 Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
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 An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
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 OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
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 OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
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 OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
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 Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
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 A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
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 OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
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 OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
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 OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
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 OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
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 Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
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 MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
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 OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
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 OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
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 OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
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 *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
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 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
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 Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
 
 
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 The MDS RN duties include - but are not limited to - the following: Responsible for coding the sections of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)/MDS Assessment and the Care Area Assessments (CAAs) that are assigned to nursing - adhearing to current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) timeframes of assessment completion
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 Responsible for reviewing - communicating and monitoring the resident's care plan in CLC Interdisciplinary Teams care plans meetings
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 Collaborates with CLC Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) to educate CLC staff on completion of RAI/MDS process
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 Administers medications and procedures
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 Supports quality improvement activities based on CLC quality management data
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 Particiates in ongoing survey readiness activities
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 Preferred Experience: MDS Experience Quality Assurance Experience Process Improvement Experience VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
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 7:30 a.m
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 Different tour on occasion based on unit need
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 Telework: Not available
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 Virtual: This is not a virtual position
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 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
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 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
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 This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
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 As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
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 This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
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 This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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Psychology Technician - Neuropsychology

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