Clinical Psychologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Belvoir, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist provides support to the A. T. Augusta Military Medical Center in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, helping ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and facility operations. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions. The psychologist provides clinical services to military beneficiaries, including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, intake evaluations, and adult treatment using individual and group modalities. The role also includes consultation on military-specific and military-unique aspects of psychological practice, oversight of staff and trainees, and preparation and delivery of lectures. The psychologist formulates clinical problem lists and treatment plans consistent with professional guidelines and facility Standard Operating Procedures. The position requires a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and a current, active, valid, unrestricted license to practice independently. Candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience evaluating client needs using biopsychosocial models, developing evidence-based behavioral health plans, and providing therapeutic counseling. Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience. Appointment is subject to suitability and background checks, drug screening and testing, immunization and tuberculosis requirements, credentialing, and maintaining appropriate clinical privileges. The role may require on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A one-year probationary period applies. Recruitment or relocation incentives and PCS allowances may be authorized.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
At least one year of specialized experience evaluating client needs using biopsychosocial models, developing evidence-based behavioral health plans, and providing therapeutic counseling; education cannot substitute for this experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Satisfactory suitability or fitness determination, including required background investigation and credit check.
Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and comply with random drug testing.
Meet immunization requirements, including Hepatitis B for direct patient contact, seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted, and tuberculosis testing.
Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy.
Provide crisis intervention.
Perform intake evaluations and treat adults using individual and group modalities.
Serve as a primary consultant to a medical treatment facility on military-specific and military-unique aspects of psychological practice.
Provide clinical and administrative oversight to staff and trainees.
Provide clinical oversight and prepare and deliver lectures or lecture series.
Provide a full range of mental health clinical services to military beneficiaries.
Formulate clinical problem lists and treatment plans consistent with professional guidelines and medical treatment facility Standard Operating Procedures.