Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Offutt AFB, NE

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant) position is located at the 55th Medical Group at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. The psychologist provides behavioral health services in a primary care setting, including assessments, evidence-based treatment, and consultation with primary care providers and staff. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Recruitment or relocation incentives, salary negotiation for candidates new to Federal service, and student loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

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, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction; a copy of the license must be submitted with the application.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate, relevant clinical privileges.
• May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
• Tuberculin (TB) testing is required. Immunization screening may be required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Selectees may be required to consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and completed background investigation; a Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing; selectees must consent to random drug urinalysis.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
• Retention incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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