Clinical Psychologist (Clinical Support Tools)

Goldbelt, Inc.•Silver Springs, NY

16h

About The Position

Goldbelt Apex is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to support the Defense Health Agency's Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE) by providing subject matter expertise in the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of evidence-based clinical support tools. This position supports initiatives that enhance the delivery of psychological health services across the Military Health System by translating clinical evidence into practical resources, guidance, and decision-support products for healthcare providers and military leadership. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop clinical recommendations, evaluate behavioral health interventions, assess emerging scientific evidence, and support initiatives that improve psychological health outcomes and military readiness.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of clinical psychology principles and evidence-based behavioral health practices.
Knowledge of military psychological health programs and clinical care delivery.
Experience evaluating scientific literature and translating research into clinical practice.
Familiarity with clinical practice guidelines and behavioral health treatment recommendations.
Knowledge of psychological assessment and behavioral health interventions.
Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate complex clinical information to diverse audiences.
Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary healthcare and research teams.
Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
Active, unrestricted license to practice psychology in at least one U.S. state or territory.
Meet all education, licensure, and experience requirements identified in the solicitation for the SME IV Clinical Psychologist labor category.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation and Common Access Card (CAC).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Experience supporting Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE)
Experience supporting Military Health System (MHS)
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD)
Experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Experience supporting National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Experience supporting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Experience supporting Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Experience developing clinical practice guidelines or provider decision-support tools.
Experience supporting military behavioral health or operational psychology programs.
Experience supporting psychological health initiatives related to PTSD, TBI, suicide prevention, resilience, or traumatic stress.
Experience participating in multidisciplinary clinical or scientific working groups.
Experience authoring or contributing to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, or clinical guidance documents.
Board certification or specialty training in a relevant area of clinical psychology.
Experience supporting federal healthcare or defense-related research and clinical programs.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise in clinical psychology supporting DHA Psychological Health Center of Excellence initiatives.
Support the development, evaluation, and maintenance of evidence-based clinical support tools used by healthcare providers across the Military Health System.
Review, evaluate, and interpret current scientific literature to support development of clinical guidance and best practices.
Collaborate with Government personnel, researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-informed behavioral health products.
Assist in translating complex psychological research into practical clinical tools and provider resources.
Evaluate clinical practices and recommend improvements based on emerging evidence and established standards of care.
Participate in technical working groups, stakeholder meetings, and subject matter expert panels.
Prepare technical reports, white papers, presentations, and briefing materials for Government leadership.
Support quality assurance activities related to clinical products and recommendations.
Contribute to projects focused on psychological health, resilience, suicide prevention, traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other behavioral health priorities.
Ensure all work products meet scientific, ethical, and professional standards.
Provide technical consultation on behavioral health policies, clinical practice recommendations, and program initiatives.
Support implementation of new clinical tools and guidance across supported programs.
Collaborate effectively with researchers, clinicians, analysts, and Government stakeholders to achieve project objectives.