Advance Practice Nurse - Psychiatric (Psychiatric Mid-Level Practitioner)

Advance Practice Nurse - Psychiatric (Psychiatric Mid-Level Practitioner) Responsible for meeting the mental/behavioral health needs of the inmates assigned to their caseload. Responsible for providing though mental health evaluation, providing initial diagnosis, initiating treatment and coordinating programs for patients suspected of having psychiatric disorders. Responsible for the development of the treatment plan and/or mental health component of the ambulatory treatment plan and subsequent reviews for patients under their care. Balances medical and mental health needs of patient caseload with institution security and staff safety needs. Provides inpatient and outpatient services for mental health patients and consultant services for medical/surgical patients requiring psychiatric intervention. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: - A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), - Most recent performance appraisal, and - Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. - See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. Key Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship is Required. - See Special Conditions of Employment Section. - Selective Service Requirement Qualifications To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements. Basic Requirements: Education: A graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates on Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. AND Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and applicants applying for Advance Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position. NOTE: ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse for verification at the time you apply. All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process. This process includes validation of medical examinations, education, internship and residency. Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply. AND In addition to the Basic Requirements: Education: GS-11: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. GS-12: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level. OR Experience: GS-11 and GS-12: Work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level. Some examples of qualifying experience are: GS-11: - Experience which demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of nursing and medical principles, theories, techniques and practices to perform clinical evaluations and medical managements of patients with psychiatric disorders under the supervision of a physician. - Experience in assisting with psychotherapeutic interventions including theory and practice of individual therapies, behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy and group therapy. - Experience devising, implementing and evaluating plans based on assessment of the physical, psychological, emotional, social and environmental needs of clients as directed by a physician. GS-12: - Experience which demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of nursing and medical principles, theories, techniques and practices to perform clinical evaluations and medical managements of patients with psychiatric disorders. - Experience in psychotherapeutic interventions including theory and practice of individual therapies, behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy and group therapy. - Experience devising, implementing and evaluating plans based on assessment of the physical, psychological, emotional, social and environmental needs of clients. AND Selective Placement Factor: GS-11 and GS-12: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factors, you will be found ineligible for the position. GS-11: - Applicants must have six months of experience in a mental health setting as a medical professional. GS-12: - Applicants must have one year of experience in a mental health setting as a medical professional. NOTE: All applicants must clearly address the Selective Factor in their resume. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application. Education ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. Additional information GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION INFORMATION: This announcement is for a specific duty location. While your selection of a preferred duty assignment indicates your interest, final duty assignments depend on the Bureau's staffing needs, available positions, and funding. By applying, you acknowledge that you may be offered employment at a duty station within an approved Bureau of Prisons worksite other than the listed location, if required to support the Bureau's nationwide mission. Special Conditions of Employment Section: This positionISincluded in the bargaining unit. Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check. All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm. Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques", three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required. Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate. NOTE: A 30% RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE WILL BE PAID TO SELECTEE(S) WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT BONUSES. NOTE: A 25% RETENTION INCENTIVE WILL BE PAID TO SELECTEE(S) WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR RETENTION INCENTIVES. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.