Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health)

Department of Defense • West Point, NY

48d • $124,189 - $161,448 • Onsite

About The Position

About the Position: This is a Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health) position with Keller Army Community Hospital 900 Washington Road West Point, NY 10996. Salary negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal Service. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• License: 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.
• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting bio-psychosocial evaluations, providing individual and group therapy, and provides consultation to primary care and specialty clinic providers in a medical setting.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees