Would like some clarification for those that work as psychologists in the VA.
-If one is hired as a licensed psychologist, regardless of specialty (e.g., neuropsychology), the starting rate is GS 12 or GS 13, Step 1 (assuming the lowest hiring rate/position)? Will having a 1-year post doc start at GS 12/2-year post doc GS 13?
-For every year of service, does one automatically upgrade a step? I read in another thread that the annual upgrade is 2 (e.g., step 1 for the first year, step 3 the second, etc.). I assume this schedule continues until the steps max out until 10?
-For those with ABPP, how many steps does it allow for an upgrade? I also understand this is not cumulative (extra steps the more ABPP you get)?
-Are there also other upgrades related to organizational leadership positions (e.g., APA, APS, INS)?
Thanks for any insight.
-If one is hired as a licensed psychologist, regardless of specialty (e.g., neuropsychology), the starting rate is GS 12 or GS 13, Step 1 (assuming the lowest hiring rate/position)? Will having a 1-year post doc start at GS 12/2-year post doc GS 13?
-For every year of service, does one automatically upgrade a step? I read in another thread that the annual upgrade is 2 (e.g., step 1 for the first year, step 3 the second, etc.). I assume this schedule continues until the steps max out until 10?
-For those with ABPP, how many steps does it allow for an upgrade? I also understand this is not cumulative (extra steps the more ABPP you get)?
-Are there also other upgrades related to organizational leadership positions (e.g., APA, APS, INS)?
Thanks for any insight.
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