CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT)

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • TN

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About The Position

This position is located within the Behavioral Health Psychology Services at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Fort Campbell is located on the Kentucky/Tennessee border between Hopkinsville and Clarksville, directly off of I-24 and only 40 miles NW of Nashville. As the ninth-fastest growing city in the nation, Clarksville is experiencing tremendous change including new schools, a new hospital, and new residential developments. Clarksville is ranked as the 57th “Best Place to Live” by Money Magazine, 11th “Best City in the U.S. for Public Golf” by Golf Digest, and is the state’s fifth largest city with a revitalized and thriving riverfront district. Both visitors and residents enjoy the shops and eateries of downtown Clarksville and with its brick sidewalks, tree lined streets, decorative lighting and park benches, the historic area is drawing new attention. The cost of living is lower than the average for all major U.S. cities. For more information, visit http://www.clarksvillecvb.com/. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• One year of specialized experience which includes conducting behavioral health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Applies biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions.
• Provides evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Provides primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, to include recommendations for team-based care.
• Implements psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
• Documents information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid-time off
• Medical benefits
• Student loan repayments
• Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree