Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology)

U.S. Army Medical Command • Falls Church, VA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The Program manager is responsible for the management and implementation of the Cognitive Monitoring Program for the Army Medical Command. Position is located in Falls Church, Virginia.

Requirements

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• Incumbent must be eligible for Category 3 privileges (independent practice of psychology) in a military medical treatment facility.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position requires credentialing. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to meet credentialing requirements.
• Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• Specialized Experience: One year specialized experience which includes monitoring program outcomes to deliver automated cognitive assessment services; serving as a subject matter expert on Cognitive Assessment to facilitate clinical testing; serving as a liaison between clinical programs and external agencies; monitoring baseline and post-testing program execution to ensure standardization and adherence to established metrics; conducting analysis on the effectiveness of cognitive assessment tools or neuropsychological computer programs.
• Licensure/Certification: This position requires a current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and advice to the Army Warfighter Brain Health Director, Chief, SPD; Director, CSPO; and Director, Policy and Force Integration on issues related to planning, execution, coordination, and monitoring of Cognitive Monitoring Program.
• Provides comprehensive oversight of pre-deployment cognitive testing throughout the Army Medical Department.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative for the Cognitive Monitoring Program Services contract.
• Serves as primary subject matter expert, advisor and consultant on Cognitive Assessment for the US. Army Medical Command and Office of The Surgeon General.
• Conducts research on outcomes of the effectiveness of cognitive assessment testing as well as on other neuropsychological tools and computer programs which may increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Army Neuropsychology.
• Ensures standardization of baseline and post-testing program execution and interagency referral processes within Army Medical Command.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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