Clinical Psychologist GS-0180-13

DHA • Montgomery, AL

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About The Position

This position is located at 42nd Medical Group, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, Alabama. Clinical Psychologist A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purpose s. The 42d Air Base Wing is steeped in a history of excellence and innovation. From roots in the Wright Brother’s flying school to the 42d Bombardment Group’s heroics in World War II’s Pacific theater where our motto was born; Aethera Nobis…The Skies for Us! Our mission today is to Prepare for Combat...Prepare others for the same ; Team 42 has cemented itself as critical to the success of the Department of Air Force. In today’s competitive environment and focus on re-optimization, the education and training of our Nation’s fighting forces is critical to mission success. Team 42 prides itself on providing excellent combat support to Air University and Air Education and Training Command. As the Department of the Air Force continues its optimization efforts over the next few years, the 42 ABW will continue to provide premier combat support capabilities that are foundational to the success of our 40+ mission partners.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Must have practiced as a licensed independent practioner within the past two years
• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently from a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required.
• Candidates will have completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral graduate program and an APA accredited predoctoral internship.

Responsibilities

• Execute a full range of clinical psychological diagnostic, strategies, procedures, consultation and treatment services to eligible children from birth to twenty-one years for the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS).
• Assist as a consultant and authoritative resource expert to the EDIS interdisciplinary evaluation team.
• Provide consultation to medical, clinical providers and school personnel on complex pediatric Behavioral health cases.
• Carry out psychological assessments of children referred from the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) case study committee.
• Determine appropriate psychological tests and clinical interviews to evaluate and diagnose severe, chronic childhood psychological disorders.
• Perform diagnostic interviews, integrates interview information with psycho-diagnostic test data to establish and fortify psychological diagnoses in accordance with criteria set down in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

Benefits

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purpose s.

What This Job Offers

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