Cilincal Psychologist (Mental Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Hill AFB, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at 75th Medical Group Air Force Base, Utah. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Duties include making mental health diagnoses in accordance with the DSM-5-TR criteria or other accepted standards. Provides individual and group treatment, using various modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-mental therapy, and psychoeducational classes. Maintains appropriate patient care documentation in accordance with prescribed SOPs, guidance, DoD, federal and state regulations as well as professional ethics. Collaborates with staff within the department and across the medical treatment facility to ensure the most appropriate patient care is being delivered. Performs biopsychosocial evaluations using expert knowledge of clinical psychology. Provides expertise in human behavior as a mental health team member and provides consultation to specialty clinic providers regarding psychological treatment options to optimize health outcomes.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Immunization screening may be required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
US Citizens
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
One year of specialized experience which includes making mental health diagnoses; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
Must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Nice To Haves

Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Make mental health diagnoses in accordance with the DSM-5-TR criteria or other accepted standards.
Provides individual and group treatment, using various modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-mental therapy, and psychoeducational classes.
Maintains appropriate patient care documentation in accordance with prescribed SOPs, guidance, DoD, federal and state regulations as well as professional ethics.
Collaborates with staff within the department and across the medical treatment facility to ensure the most appropriate patient care is being delivered.
Performs biopsychosocial evaluations using expert knowledge of clinical psychology.
Provides expertise in human behavior as a mental health team member and provides consultation to specialty clinic providers regarding psychological treatment options to optimize health outcomes.