Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

Defense Health Agency•Fort Sam Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at CBMH Schertz, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. It is an open continuous Direct Hire announcement; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available. Multiple vacancies may be filled at locations listed in the announcement. The Clinical Psychologist provides mental health services in a primary care setting. The role includes biopsychosocial evaluations, evidence-based treatment, consultation and feedback to primary care providers and staff, psychoeducational classes, and documentation in the electronic health record. The position requires a doctoral degree directly related to professional work in clinical psychology, one year of specialized experience, and a current, active, valid, unrestricted license to practice psychology independently. Applicants must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges. The position may involve shifts or irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, or on-call work. Multiple appointment types may be filled from the solicitation, including permanent, term, part-time, intermittent, or temporary positions; intermittent work is as needed and does not guarantee weekly hours or lead to full-time employment.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
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, and unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Pre-employment 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.
May be required to undergo tuberculosis testing.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including consent to random drug urinalysis testing.
A personnel security investigation and background screening are required; recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18 entails specific initial and periodic background re-verification requirements.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Must complete a one-year probationary period if required for the appointment.
Must meet Selective Service registration certification requirements if applicable.

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 concise, regular feedback on referred patients’ status, including recommendations for team-based care.
Implement psychoeducational classes addressing high-frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.