Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)
About The Position
This position is located at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the Directorate of Mental Health, Psychology Services. The Clinical Psychologist provides outpatient mental health services, including individual and group therapy using clinically appropriate evidence-based approaches such as brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychoeducational classes. The role also includes staff education, crisis response, treatment planning for complex cases, and participation in quality and peer-review activities. Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace; tobacco products include smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery devices.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
- At least one year of qualifying experience, including behavioral health assessments and/or psychological testing, developing behavioral health treatment plans and/or recommendations, and providing treatment to behavioral health patients.
- Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently, issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
- Ability to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association.
- Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
- Pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
- Applicants tentatively selected must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
- A suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation may be required.
- A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.
- Temporary duty or business travel of 5% of the time.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an APA-accredited professional psychologist internship.
Responsibilities
- Deliver outpatient mental health services for the Department of Mental Health.
- Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities as clinically indicated, including brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychoeducational classes.
- Educate clinic staff about mental health principles through trainings and briefings.
- Manage acute mental health conditions and provide crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed.
- Develop, monitor, and execute comprehensive treatment plans for complex and severe cases using objective outcome measures.
- Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and clinical peer reviews to ensure compliance with standards of care.
- Conduct meetings and conferences to review the appropriateness of the level of care and treatment in Mental Health, and evaluate and approve referral sources.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
