Clinical Psychologist-Behavioral Health Consultant GS-0180-13

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • Doral, FL

30d

About The Position

This position is located at the Army Health Clinic Southcom Doral, Miami-Dade FL. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Psychologist-Behavioral Health Consultant to join our Army Health Psychology Services Team as a full-time, integrated team member. You will be at the forefront of patient care, using the innovative Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model to make a direct impact every day.
Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant)
Salary Range: $113,356-$147,365 per year
Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/
U.S. Southern Command deters aggression, defeats threats, rapidly responds to crises, and builds regional capacity, working with our allies, partner nations, and U.S. government (USG) team members to enhance security and defend the U.S. homeland and our national interests.
SOUTHCOM is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation in its assigned Area of Responsibility which includes:
Central America
South America
The Caribbean (except U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions)
The command is also responsible for the force protection of U.S. military resources at these locations. SOUTHCOM is also responsible for ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal.
Under the leadership of a four-star commander, SOUTHCOM's staff is organized into directorates, component commands and Security Cooperation Organizations that represent SOUTHCOM in the region.
SOUTHCOM is a joint command comprised of more than 1,200 military and civilian personnel representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and several other federal agencies.
The services provide SOUTHCOM with component commands which, along with our Joint Special Operations component, two Joint Task Forces, one Joint Interagency Task Force, and Security Cooperation Organizations, perform SOUTHCOM missions and security cooperation activities.
SOUTHCOM exercises its Combatant Command authority through the commanders of its components, Joint Task Forces/Joint Interagency Task Force, and Security Cooperation Organizations.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Must have practiced as a licensed independent practioner within the past two years
• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently from a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required.
• Candidates will have completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral graduate program and an APA accredited predoctoral internship.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care- Provide targeted, evidence-based assessments and interventions in brief 30-minute appointments for a wide range of behavioral, chronic medical, and health conditions.
• Team Collaboration-Act as a core member of the Primary Care team. Participate in daily huddles, facilitate "warm handoffs" from providers, and offer expert consultation on patient care.
• Program Development- Develop, teach, and oversee health education classes for patients. Provide training to primary care staff to enhance the integration of behavioral health services.
• Clinical Excellence-Utilize a stepped-care approach to maximize patient access. Monitor treatment effectiveness with measurable outcomes and ensure timely, concise documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree