Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•San Diego, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health) position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego, California, and is a direct-hire solicitation. The psychologist delivers evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy, including brief interventions, cognitive behavioral approaches, and psychoeducational classes. The role assesses and manages acute and chronic risk, including suicidality and homicidality, and determines appropriate dispositions and levels of care. The psychologist collaborates with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop, document, and monitor SMART treatment goals and support continuity of care across clinics and external agencies. The role uses objective outcome measures and screening instruments to guide treatment planning, evaluate progress, and inform clinical decisions. It also involves developing and delivering professional development, staff education, and interdepartmental training on mental health topics, clinical procedures, and patient safety issues. The position requires an active, unrestricted license to practice psychology independently, a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, and qualifying specialized experience. Employment is subject to suitability and security eligibility determinations, clinical credentialing and privileges, medical examinations, immunization requirements, and other conditions described in the posting. The position is mission essential and may require on-call, night, holiday, and weekend work.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
At least one year of specialized experience conducting behavioral health assessments, developing and monitoring behavioral 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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access.
Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Must complete a pre-placement medical examination and annual examinations thereafter; tuberculosis testing may be required.
Must comply with required seasonal influenza vaccination and immunization screening requirements, including hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact.
Must be able to meet suitability requirements for regular contact with children under age 18.
Must undergo pre-employment and subsequent applicable drug screening.
Must report to or remain at work during emergencies as a mission-essential employee.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy, including brief interventions, cognitive behavioral approaches, and psychoeducational classes.
Assess and manage acute and chronic risk, including suicidality and homicidality, and determine appropriate dispositions and levels of care.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop, document, and monitor SMART treatment goals and ensure continuity of care across clinics and external agencies.
Use objective outcome measures and screening instruments to guide treatment planning, evaluate progress, and support clinical decision-making.
Develop and deliver professional development, staff education, and interdepartmental training on mental health topics, clinical procedures, and patient safety issues.