Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)
About The Position
This position is with the 56th Medical Group at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The Clinical Psychologist serves as a mental health consultant and member of a primary care team. The role involves diagnosing mental health conditions when differential diagnosis is required, delivering individual and group treatment, assessing and intervening with beneficiaries who have chronic medical conditions or mental health issues affecting medical care, and consulting with medical providers to support treatment planning and health outcomes. The incumbent must hold an active, valid, unrestricted license to practice psychology independently and meet clinical credentialing and privilege requirements. The position is mission essential and may require reporting during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies. It also requires uncommon tours of duty, including on-call work and fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
- At least one year of specialized experience conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
- Must meet clinical credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate and relevant clinical privileges.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
- Must complete pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
- Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and proof of other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
- Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation; a Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- Must work uncommon tours of duty, which may include on-call work, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Must complete a one-year probationary period.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full course credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Must meet the qualification requirements using experience alone; substitution of education for the required experience is not permitted.
Responsibilities
- Make mental health diagnoses in accordance with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) when differential diagnosis is required.
- Provide individual and group treatment using clinically indicated modalities, including brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-mental therapy, and psychoeducational classes.
- Assess and provide interventions for individuals with a wide range of chronic medical conditions and mental health issues affecting medical conditions, including assessing and determining disposition for beneficiaries with acute and chronic risk.
- Consult with primary care providers to select, approve, and document treatment priorities in SMART goal format.
- Serve as a human behavior expert and primary care team member.
- Consult with primary care and specialty clinic providers regarding psychological treatment options to optimize health outcomes.
- Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
