Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)
About The Position
The Clinical Psychologist serves the Department of Mental Health at Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, delivering outpatient mental health services. The role provides individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities as clinically indicated, including brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychoeducational classes. The psychologist also educates clinic staff about mental health through trainings and briefings; manages acute mental health conditions with crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed; and develops, monitors, and executes comprehensive treatment plans for complex and severe cases using objective outcome measures. The position participates in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and clinical peer reviews, and conducts meetings and conferences to review level-of-care appropriateness and evaluate and approve referral sources. The position requires a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, at least one year of qualifying specialized experience, and a current, active, valid, unrestricted U.S. clinical license to practice independently. A pre-placement medical examination, immunization screening, and credentialing and clinical privileges are required. Health care providers must maintain current Basic Life Support certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association. The role is subject to seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and may require additional immunizations based on the position.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to professional work in clinical psychology.
- At least one year of specialized experience performing 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 from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
- Ability to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association.
- Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate or relevant clinical privileges.
- Pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact.
- Applicants tentatively selected must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an APA-accredited professional psychologist internship is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver outpatient mental health services.
- Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities, including brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychoeducational classes.
- Educate clinic staff on 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 mental health treatment levels of care 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.
- Advance in hire may be available for candidates new to Federal Service.
- Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
