Behavioral Health Provider (Ft. Sam PhD/PsyD; Psych NP; LCSW)

Choctaw Global•San Antonio, TX

15d

About The Position

Join Choctaw Contracting Services (CCS) and position yourself for an exciting opportunity to support the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) through a potential behavioral health services contract. We are building a pipeline of experienced behavioral health clinicians—Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers—who are passionate about enhancing psychological readiness, resilience, and well-being for Soldiers, civilians, and their families in high-demand, sensitive environments. This is your chance to be considered early for a mission-critical role once the contract is awarded.

Requirements

Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental and behavioral health conditions according to professional standards and scope of practice.
Skilled in managing acute behavioral health crises, including de-escalation, safety planning, and emergency response.
Proficiency in conducting clinical interviews, psychological or psychiatric assessments, and maintaining accurate, timely, and thorough patient records in compliance with DoD and DHA requirements.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including other behavioral health providers, medical staff, and command leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Active Secret security clearance required.
TOP Secret/SCI eligibility required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross).
Active, unrestricted state license to practice psychology in any U.S. state or territory.
Minimum of two (2) years full-time treatment experience post-licensure
Documented provision of treatment supervision, oversight, and management experience.
Minimum of two (2) years within the past five (5) years in the practice of clinical psychology.
Must provide clinical peer reviews within the last two (2) years prior to applying for position.
Experience in behavioral interventions, critical incident event management, public speaking, and case management.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
Graduate from an APA accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the APA.
Master’s degree in Nursing from CCNE or ACEN-accredited program.
Minimum of two (2) years in the practice of psychiatric services post licensure, preferably in a government setting such as DoD or VA providing clinical services to individuals, couples, or groups in psychotherapy services.
Current full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in any U.S. state or territory.
Master’s degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
Minimum four (4) years post-licensure clinical social work experience within the past five (5) years.
Experience in psychotherapy, crisis response, and case management.
Current full, active and unrestricted LCSW license.

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI Preferred
TS/SCI Preferred
TS/SCI Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health treatment and rehabilitation services under applicable licensure and scope of practice.
Conduct or assist in assessments, including clinical interviews, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and standardized psychological or nursing assessments.
Observe, document, and report patient progress, behavioral changes, and outcomes to the clinical care team.
Obtain, document, and report vital signs according to clinical protocols (as applicable to PMHNP).
Conduct or assist in group and individual counseling interventions, therapeutic community activities, and related milieu treatment programs in accordance with Defense Health Agency (DHA) policies.
Provide patient education to enhance awareness and understanding of mental and behavioral health conditions.
Implement precautionary measures to ensure patient safety and reduce risk of injury or self-harm.
Coordinate with military, civilian, and community agencies regarding patient care, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and administrative functions.
Obtain collateral information from appropriate agencies and assist in referral coordination to public, private, and military community resources.
Explain and interpret available behavioral health services to patients, families, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
Prepare, maintain, and manage patient records, reports, and documentation related to behavioral health services and specialty care.
Support case management and administrative processes as required to ensure continuity of care.