Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Quantico, VA

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About The Position

This position is an Integrated Mental Health Consultant (MHC) in the Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program, which uses a team-based approach to healthcare by integrating mental health providers and registered nurses. The position is being recruited through Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense.

The Clinical Psychologist provides mental health assessment and treatment in an outpatient and primary care setting. The role includes diagnosing mental health conditions, delivering individual and group treatment, conducting biopsychosocial evaluations, supporting other clinic providers with psychological treatment consultation, and contributing to quality assurance and team activities. The position requires a current, active, valid, unrestricted U.S. clinical license to practice psychology independently and a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. The incumbent must meet required credentialing, clinical privilege, background investigation, health examination, immunization, tuberculosis testing, and Basic Life Support requirements. This is a mission-essential position that may require work on any day or shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duty.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology; transcripts must be provided.
• One year of specialized experience performing psychological assessments of various disorders, documenting clinical treatment plans in a timely manner, conducting individual and group therapy using therapeutic techniques, and developing behavioral health treatment plans and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Specialized experience must be demonstrated through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction; a copy of the license must be provided.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 1 security investigation or access for the duration of employment; background investigation and credit check required.
• Completion of a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate or relevant clinical privileges.
• Meet the mandatory annual seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and tuberculosis testing requirement; other immunization screening or vaccinations may be required, including Hepatitis B for direct patient contact.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Complete a Childcare Background Check (CNACI) and meet initial and periodic background re-verification requirements.
• Be able to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies as required for mission-essential operations.
• U.S. citizenship is required; proof of citizenship must be provided.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Make mental health diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
• Provide individual and group treatment.
• Assess acute mental health and mental medicine conditions.
• Perform biopsychosocial evaluations using expert knowledge of clinical psychology.
• Conduct outpatient group classes, stress management, relaxation training, and smoking cessation training.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Monitor the use of community resources.
• Provide expertise in human behavior as a mental health team member.
• Evaluate training opportunities and orientation activities.
• Provide consultation to other clinic providers regarding psychological treatment options.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and an agency determination that a move is in the Government's interest.

What This Job Offers

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