Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Campbell, TN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Tennessee. The Clinical Psychologist assesses and diagnoses acute mental health conditions, provides individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities, evaluates treatment effectiveness, documents care and recommendations, and provides emergency behavioral health services. The psychologist maintains professional responsibility and accountability for clinical decisions and actions. The position requires an unrestricted license to practice psychology independently, a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, and one year of specialized experience. It also requires Basic Life Support certification, immunization and tuberculosis screening, pre-employment and annual physical examinations, and the ability to meet clinical credentialing and privilege requirements. The incumbent may work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and is designated as essential during inclement weather. Recruitment or relocation incentives and student loan repayment may be authorized; salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
One year of specialized experience conducting mental health assessments, developing and monitoring mental health treatment plans, and providing individual and group therapy.
Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Ability to obtain and maintain required clinical credentials and privileges.
Meet background investigation and suitability requirements, including periodic reverification due to recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless granted a documented medical or religious exemption; complete immunization screening and required Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, along with any other applicable immunizations.
Complete tuberculosis testing and a pre-employment physical examination, followed by annual examinations.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds may be required.
Ability to work on call during irregular hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
Ability to fulfill the position’s inclement-weather essential requirements.
U.S. citizenship; proof of citizenship is required.
Meet the qualification requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program or receive full course credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

Assess and diagnose acute mental health conditions of patients presenting to the clinic or Military Treatment Facility.
Provide individual and/or group therapy using a variety of evidence-based modalities.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness using objectives and measurable outcomes, and adjust treatment as needed to improve compliance and efficacy.
Maintain concise documentation of care and recommendations in patients’ medical records.
Provide emergency behavioral health services on a scheduled, rotating, and on-call basis during normal duty hours, including screening patients for appropriateness of psychiatric hospitalization.
Maintain professional responsibility and individual accountability for professional decisions and actions, including diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and implementation.
Make every attempt to report to work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.