Clinical Psychologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with the full range of disorders described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). The psychologist conducts assessments of patients with known or suspected disorders affecting intellectual, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional functioning; provides individual and group short-term therapy, including psychoeducational sessions; and serves as an active member of the training faculty. The position also provides oversight and expert direction to nurse providers, unlicensed psychology interns, psychiatry residents, and paraprofessionals. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation and is designated Mission Essential.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service, including psychological evaluations, developing or implementing behavioral health treatment plans, and providing psychological counseling services.
• A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently, issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate or relevant clinical privileges.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Complete a background investigation and credit check; the appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Undergo pre-employment drug screening and subsequent random testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Meet the mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and undergo tuberculosis testing.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility must be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Qualifying experience must be used to meet the experience requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with disorders across the range described in the DSM-5.
• Conduct psychological assessments of patients with known or suspected disorders affecting intellectual, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional functioning.
• Conduct individual and group short-term therapy sessions, including psychoeducational sessions, using expert knowledge and therapeutic techniques.
• Participate actively as a member of the training faculty, including developing, overseeing, and teaching classes.
• Provide oversight and expert direction to nurse providers, unlicensed psychology interns, psychiatry residents, and paraprofessionals.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced in-hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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