Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Clinical Psychologist position is with the Directorate of Mental Health at Naval Medical Center San Diego. The psychologist conducts psychological evaluations, provides DSM-based diagnoses, delivers evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy, and assesses and manages acute and chronic risk. The role includes collaborating with multidisciplinary treatment teams, monitoring treatment goals and outcomes, and providing staff education and training. Recruitment or relocation incentives, advanced leave accrual, and advanced in-hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

The position requires a doctoral degree directly related to clinical psychology, one year of specialized experience, and a current, active, unrestricted license to practice independently as a clinical psychologist in a U.S. jurisdiction. Appointment may require a background investigation, medical examination, immunization screening, drug testing, and a one-year probationary period. The employee must maintain current Basic Life Support certification and receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination. Moderate lifting of up to 15 pounds is required.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• One year of specialized experience conducting behavioral health assessments, developing and monitoring behavioral health treatment plans, and providing individual or group therapy.
• Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association.
• Must meet appointment suitability or fitness requirements, including a background investigation and Personnel Security Investigation.
• Pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccination.
• Moderate lifting of up to 15 pounds is required.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens; proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• For foreign education used to meet qualifications, credentials must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full course credit from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and provide DSM-based diagnoses for a wide range of mental health conditions.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy, including brief interventions, cognitive behavioral approaches, and psychoeducational classes.
• Assess and manage acute and chronic risk, including suicidality and homicidality, and determine appropriate dispositions and levels of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop, document, and monitor SMART treatment goals and ensure continuity of care across clinics and external agencies.
• Use objective outcome measures and screening instruments to guide treatment planning, evaluate progress, and support clinical decision-making.
• Develop and deliver professional development, staff education, and interdepartmental training on mental health topics, clinical procedures, and patient safety issues.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced in-hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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