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Summary
Join the IHS as a Clinical Psychologist and make a lasting impact. Youll provide compassionate culturally grounded care to American Indian and Alaska Natives addressing social and emotional needs that affect health. Work with a dedicated team to strengthen wellness resilience and community well-being. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth, and a mission-driven career that truly matters. Apply today.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02062026 to 05062026 Salary $86,123 to - $111,966 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 Locations Few vacancies in the following locations Chinle AZ Inscription House AZ Kayenta AZ Phoenix AZ Pinon AZ Sacaton AZ Shonto AZ Tsaile AZ Whiteriver AZ Winterhaven CA Towaoc CO Lawrence KS Red Lake MN Browning MT Crow Agency MT Poplar MT Wolf Point MT Belcourt ND Fort Yates ND Winnebago NE Albuquerque NM Bloomfield NM Crownpoint NM Dulce NM Gallup NM Mescalero NM Shiprock NM Wadsworth NV Lockport NY Anadarko OK Carnegie OK Clinton OK El Reno OK Lawton OK Watonga OK Wewoka OK Salem OR Fort Thompson SD Kyle SD Pine Ridge SD Rosebud SD Fort Duchesne UT Charles City VA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Certain locations may authorize for reimbursement of relocation expenses or Permanent Change of Station PCS in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Multiple - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary. Work schedule Multiple Schedules - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules including full-time part-time less than 40 hours per week and intermittent as needed. Service Competitive Promotion potential 13 Job family Series 0180 Psychology Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk MR Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes - This position may or may not be covered by a bargaining unit depending on the duty location. Final determination will be made at the time of appointment. Announcement number IHS-26-HQ-12882924-ESEPMP Control number 856926200
Duties
Provide comprehensive and skilled psychological evaluations and treatment services to individuals, couples, groups of individuals, and families receiving services for problems of personality, emotional adjustments, or mental illness of a primary nature or secondary to organic illness.
Administer score, interpret psychological tests, and conduct psychological tests for differentiating between organic and functional causes of emotional disturbances and/or behaviors.
Provide assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy utilizing a broad range of therapeutic techniques as indicated by the specific needs of the individual, group, or family.
Responsible for completeness, timeliness, diagnostic and therapeutic pertinence, and maintenance of clinical psychology professional standard of care for services and reports.
Provide thorough and concise written documentation of evaluations, treatment, and case management services, psychological test summaries, treatment plans, referrals, and correspondence.
Requirements
Conditions of employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary period. ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period. U.S. Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses, including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Additional Information
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period, which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. A service agreement will be required.
This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration.
For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at https://www.usphs.gov.
The Indian Health Service IHS National Health Service Corps NHSC and the Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information, please visit:
For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment
Evaluation
You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses, 200 words or less each, to the following four questions:
Your responses are optional and will not be scored. However, they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership or designees during the evaluation process.
Required Documents
Resume You are highly encouraged to visit the USAJOBS Help Center before submitting a resume.
Indian Preference Applicants If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432 Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only.
Veterans Preference If claiming Veterans Preference, provide a copy of your DD214 Form Member 4 copy.
Career Transition Assistance Program CTAP If you are claiming CTAP, 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 Include your most recent SF-50 or, if Reinstatement eligible, include your Career SF-50.
Noncompetitive eligibles Submit additional documents to prove your eligibility to apply to this vacancy.
Transcripts You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts, official or unofficial, although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses, including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
Licensure Certifications Applicants should list their licensure certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
You will be directed to the Login.Gov screen. If you have an existing USAJOBS account, you will be directed to select a resume or create a resume. If you create an account, you can create a resume. Click save and continue.
Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete.
If you click Return to USAJOBS or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Read and complete all Eligibility questions.
Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your documents:
Upload from your computer or USAJOBS click the USAJOBS link to complete the transfer process.
For additional questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions FAQs found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobsindex.cfmmodulesearch&option=facq
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