Clinical Psychologist (Health) GS-0180-13

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • Bethesda, MD

1d • $121,785 - $158,322 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Director for Mental Health, Department of MH Acute and Outpatient Svcs, Bethesda, Maryland. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), formerly known as the National Naval Medical Center and colloquially referred to as Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed, or Navy Med, is a United States military medical center located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is one of the largest and most prominent military medical centers in the nation and has provided medical care for several U.S. presidents since its opening in 1940. In 2011, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), named after yellow fever researcher Walter Reed, was combined with the National Naval Medical Center to form the tri-service Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. 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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation.

Requirements

• US Citizens
• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• One year of specialized experience which includes conducting psychosocial evaluations and assessments; providing consultation services to professional staff concerning clinical assessments findings; and developing treatment plans for patients.
• Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• 1-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Psychology

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and manage assigned health psychology service programs and activities for appropriate assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients.
• Provide individual and group treatment, using various evidence-based modalities to include problem focused interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychoeducational classes.
• Provide consultation and liaison with interdisciplinary teams, individuals and group psychotherapy, and other clinical duties as assigned in the Health Psychology service line.
• Diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological, treat mental disorders through a variety of biopsychosocial modalities and provides adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders.
• Assess acute mental and behavioral medicine conditions in beneficiaries.
• Assess and provide interventions for individual with a wide range of chronic pain medical conditions and behavioral health factors affecting medical conditions.
• Consult with pain physician providers to select, approve, and document treatment priorities.
• Develop, and implement, professional development activities, coordinates departmental training on Chronic pain related topics.
• 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

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