Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

Defense Health Agency • Lackland AFB, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open continuous announcement for multiple Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant) vacancies at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available. The positions are filled under Direct Hire Authority.

The Clinical Psychologist provides mental health services in a primary care setting. Duties include conducting biopsychosocial evaluations and proposing interventions, delivering evidence-based treatment, advising primary care providers and staff about referred patients and team-based care, providing psychoeducational classes, and documenting patient encounters in the electronic health record. The role is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential, and the incumbent must report during specified emergencies and severe weather.

Applicants must meet the education, specialized experience, and licensure requirements. A doctoral degree in clinical psychology and one year of specialized experience are required; education cannot substitute for the experience requirement. A current, active, valid, unrestricted license to practice Psychology independently in a U.S. jurisdiction is also required.

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.
• Specialized experience must be met through experience; education cannot substitute for it.
• Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination and completed background investigation; a Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• 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.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations and propose mental health interventions.
• Provide evidence-based treatment using behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Give primary care providers and staff regular, concise feedback on referred patients’ status, including recommendations for team-based care.
• Implement psychoeducational classes addressing high-frequency diagnoses in the primary care clinic.
• Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.
• Make every attempt to report on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

What This Job Offers

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