Clinical Psychologist (Pediatrics)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Schofield Barracks, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist (Pediatrics) position is located at Schofield Barracks Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic in Hawaii. The role provides psychological assessment and treatment services for children, adolescents, and families, addressing developmental, emotional, and behavioral disorders that may interfere with educational participation. The psychologist evaluates acute mental health needs, delivers crisis intervention, develops treatment plans, and contributes clinical expertise to program evaluation, policy development, and organizational decision-making. The position also supports coordinated multidisciplinary care and provides professional consultation to primary care providers and other staff.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• At least one year of qualifying experience conducting psycho-diagnostic assessments of pediatric or adolescent populations, providing crisis intervention in individual or group settings, and assisting with treatment-plan development.
• Current, active, valid, unrestricted license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Must receive a favorable suitability determination for regular contact with children under age 18.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required; appointment may also be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must be able to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies if designated mission essential.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience; experience alone must satisfy the experience qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and implement specialized procedures addressing developmental, emotional, and behavioral disorders affecting children’s ability to benefit from educational programs.
• Evaluate acute mental health needs and provide crisis intervention to reduce psychological distress.
• Select, approve, and document treatment priorities through treatment plans.
• Contribute expert insight to program evaluation, policy development, and organizational decision-making on behavioral health issues across pediatric and family populations.
• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary treatment planning to support coordinated, stepped care.
• Screen and interview children, adolescents, and family members, and use psychometric instruments to assess psychological disorders typically affecting children and adolescents.
• Execute performance initiatives by revising clinical standards and procedures.
• Provide professional consultation to primary care providers and other professional staff regarding the psychological functioning of children, adolescents, and families.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advance in hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree