Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Kapolei, HI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Mental Health, with two vacancies: one at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and one at Warrior Ohana Medical Home in Kapolei, Hawaii. The Clinical Psychologist provides biopsychosocial evaluations and mental health diagnoses, evidence-based treatment, and group psychotherapy. The role coordinates care with the Department of Mental Health, supports preventive care and healthy lifestyle interventions, and addresses high-risk factors through suicide prevention and trauma-informed care. The psychologist conducts warm handoffs when immediate transitions to behavioral health are needed and reviews appointment lists to support clinical productivity. The role also maintains compliant patient-care documentation in the electronic health record and monitors behavioral outcome measures and statistical data to guide program goals.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service, 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, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Completion of a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to confirm the required level of physical health and fitness for the duties.
Ability to report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations to support mission operations.
Subject to required immunization screening and updates, including mandatory annual seasonal influenza vaccination, unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
Favorable suitability determination to work in regular contact with children under age 18.
Meet all required credentialing conditions.
U.S. citizenship is required; proof of citizenship must be provided.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform biopsychosocial evaluations and mental health diagnoses.
Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
Conduct group psychotherapy.
Coordinate care with the Department of Mental Health.
Provide preventive care and healthy lifestyle interventions.
Mitigate high-risk factors to support suicide prevention and trauma-informed care.
Conduct warm handoffs when immediate transitions of care to behavioral health are necessary.
Review appointment lists to increase clinical productivity.
Maintain accurate and compliant patient-care documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with federal, DoD, DHA, and hospital regulations.
Monitor objective behavioral outcome measures and review statistical data to modify program goals.