Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant) GS-0180-13

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • Edinburg, TX

29d • $140,403 • Onsite

About The Position

These positions are located at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio is described as a desirable military posting with a low cost of living, affordable housing, no state tax on retirement income, and a robust job market. It is noted for its growth while retaining a small-town feel, quality schools, and friendly locals. The climate offers over 300 days of sunshine with hot summers and mild winters. The Department of Defense offers competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan and matching employer contributions. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

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 mental health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Apply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose mental health interventions.
• Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Provide primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, to include recommendations for team-based care.
• Implement psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
• Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.

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