Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Little Rock AFB, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant) position is located at the 19th Medical Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The role provides mental health consultation within a primary care setting, including assessment, evidence-based treatment, coordination with primary care teams, psychoeducation, and clinical documentation. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Situational telework may be available.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• At least one year of specialized experience conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• Must meet the experience requirement using experience alone; education cannot substitute for required experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Must complete required background investigation and periodic re-verification; the role involves recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including consent to random urinalysis.
• Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Tuberculosis testing is required.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full course credit at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations and propose mental health interventions.
• Provide evidence-based treatment using behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Provide primary care providers and staff with regular, concise feedback about referred patients, including recommendations for team-based care.
• Implement psychoeducational classes targeting high-frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
• Document patient information in the electronic health record during encounters.

What This Job Offers

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