Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)
About The Position
The Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health) position is located in the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic at Fox Army Health Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The role involves assessing and diagnosing mental health conditions, delivering individual and group therapy, monitoring treatment outcomes, and maintaining compliant patient-care documentation. The psychologist also manages high-risk patients and provides crisis intervention, consultation to multidisciplinary medical teams and military commanders, and mental-health-related professional development and training. Normal hours are 0730 to 1600, Monday through Friday, with no weekend or federal holiday requirements. The position includes travel to various locations up to 10% of the time and is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential, requiring the incumbent to report during specified emergencies and severe weather. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to professional work in clinical psychology.
- At least one year of specialized experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations using standardized assessment tools, providing individual and group counseling for behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial concerns, and developing, implementing, and monitoring patient-specific therapeutic treatment plans.
- A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
- Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
- Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
- Submit to pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or on-duty accident involvement.
- Obtain required immunizations or vaccinations unless exempted by a licensed physician.
- Meet suitability requirements, including a background investigation and credit check.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Complete a one-year probationary period.
- Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies; make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather.
- Travel to various locations up to 10% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and diagnose mental health conditions using the DSM-5-TR.
- Provide targeted individual and group therapy for acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness against objectives and measurable outcomes, and adjust treatment as appropriate to improve compliance and efficacy.
- Maintain patient-care documentation in accordance with unit and hospital SOPs and applicable DoD, DHA, federal, and state regulations.
- Manage high-risk patients, including those experiencing trauma or suicidality, and provide crisis intervention.
- Consult with multidisciplinary medical teams and military commanders regarding service-member readiness, duty limitations, and safety planning.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate professional development activities.
- Coordinate interdepartmental and intradepartmental in-service training on mental-health-related topics.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
