Psychologist

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If you are an experienced Psychologist and you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Institutes of Health! These positions are located in the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and Office of the Director (OD). Education Requirement In order to qualify for a Psychologist, GS-0180 position, you must have successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major or equivalent in psychology. Additional Requirements must be met for each grade level. To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. completed three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or have completed the requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in psychology; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of task: serving as a psychologist and assisting with the execution of research and tests; selecting an appropriate combination of standard objective tests, administering and scoring the tests and interpreting them; comparing results with those obtained from previous psychology studies to verify validity; reviewing candidates for psychological studies; and discussing psychology results with staff; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education in psychology and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: serving as a psychologist and independently performing psychology research and tests; determining the time and resources required for a psychology project and establishing plans and schedules; critically analyzing results of procedures to determine accuracy of data; and discussing psychology projects with internal and external stakeholders. To quality at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: serving as a psychologist with full professional responsibility for research findings, interpretations, decisions, and reports; providing recommendations regarding the development or improvement of psychology programs; designing and evaluating psychology research studies; and presenting scientific information to both scientific and non-scientific personnel. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12976729

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