Clinical Psychologist (Pediatrics)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Carson, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is with Psychology Services at Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, Colorado, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The Clinical Psychologist provides psychological services to children and adolescents and their families, including therapy, assessment, consultation, and treatment planning. The position requires recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
- At least one year of specialized experience conducting biopsychosocial evaluations for children, adolescents, or adults; providing individual and/or group psychological counseling; and developing behavioral health treatment plans. Education cannot substitute for this experience requirement.
- 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.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
- Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
- Must complete a background investigation and meet suitability or fitness requirements, including initial and periodic re-verification due to recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
- Drug testing is required.
- Must meet on-call, weather-essential, and mission-essential requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group therapy.
- Screen and interview children, adolescents, and family members.
- Use psychometric instruments to assess psychological disorders typically affecting children and adolescents.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of treatment plans and goals.
- Provide consultation regarding testing and interpretation issues.
- Evaluate professional development activities.
Benefits
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Advance in hire may be authorized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
