Clinical Psychologist w/bonus - 5252

Vantage Search Group•Panama City, FL

36d•$65 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Psychologist to work at Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. The role involves practicing within ethical guidelines, conducting psychological evaluations, establishing psychiatric diagnoses, and providing psychological treatment for individuals and groups. Additional duties include participating in meetings, conducting research, and providing consultation. The psychologist will be responsible for applying psychological procedures and techniques in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders. Desirable skills include individual, family, and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and alcohol/drug treatment evaluations. The role also requires maintaining accurate patient records and participating in military-specific training, including the diagnosis and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited psychology program.
Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
Minimum of 1 year of recent full-time experience as a licensed clinical psychologist.
Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist from any state.
Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Individual, family and group psychotherapy, and couples therapy, alcohol, and drug treatment evaluations.

Responsibilities

Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and facility privileges.
Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Manual of Disorders.
Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
Assist in rehabilitation of patients.
Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, Quality Improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, Commander's staff meetings, Mental Health Flight meetings, and others required by applicable regulations, facility guidance, or as directed by the Mental Health Flight Commander or his/her designated representative.
Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in clinical/behavioral health psychology.
Responsible for and applies psychological procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, evidenced-based therapies, and psychological testing/psychodiagnostic testing, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders.
Individual, family and group psychotherapy, and couples therapy, alcohol, and drug treatment evaluations.
Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts, as required.
Maintain accurate and current notes in both the Mental Health records and inpatient medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required.
Participates in military specific training (e.g., training to perform Command Directed Evaluations, security clearances, Military Training Instructor clearances, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress).
Diagnosis and treatment of patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries.