Clinical Psychologist for Fort Bliss

MDPerm•Fort Bliss, TX

2d•$145,000 - $152,000•Onsite

About The Position

MDPerm is seeking a Clinical Psychologist with child and adolescent behavioral health experience to support the Department of Behavioral Health at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) in Fort Bliss, Texas. The psychologist will provide outpatient psychological services to children, adolescents, and families within a military healthcare environment. The position includes diagnostic evaluations, psychological testing, evidence-based psychotherapy, crisis support, treatment planning, and consultation with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Requirements

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
Graduate degree must be from an American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited psychology program
Completed an APA-accredited predoctoral psychology internship
Minimum of one year of relevant post-training clinical experience working with children and/or adolescents within the preceding two years
Experience evaluating and treating behavioral health conditions affecting pediatric and adolescent populations
Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a U.S. state, territory, or other qualifying U.S. jurisdiction
Must meet applicable eligibility requirements for employment
Must successfully complete required background/security screening and obtain access to government facilities and information systems
Must satisfy applicable occupational health requirements, including immunization documentation
Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, behavioral health, and psychopathology
Experience with psychological assessment, diagnostic formulation, and treatment planning
Ability to provide evidence-based psychotherapy to pediatric and adolescent populations
Understanding of trauma-informed behavioral healthcare
Ability to communicate effectively with children, adolescents, parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
Strong clinical documentation and case management skills
Comfortable working with electronic health records and government healthcare documentation systems

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychological and behavioral health evaluations of children and adolescents.
Assess emotional, developmental, behavioral, and psychological concerns and establish appropriate diagnoses using current diagnostic standards.
Perform biopsychosocial assessments and integrate clinical findings into individualized treatment recommendations.
Administer, score, and interpret psychological testing and other appropriate assessment instruments within granted clinical privileges.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, diagnosis, developmental needs, and presenting concerns.
Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy utilizing appropriate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), brief therapeutic interventions, and client-centered techniques.
Provide individual, family, and group behavioral health services as clinically appropriate.
Evaluate and assist pediatric and adolescent patients experiencing acute psychological distress or behavioral health crises.
Provide clinical guidance to families regarding behavioral health concerns, child and adolescent development, trauma, coping strategies, and treatment recommendations.
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment strategies when clinically indicated.
Coordinate care with physicians, primary care providers, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Provide consultation regarding psychological and behavioral factors that may affect a patient's overall health and treatment.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record.
Participate in case conferences, clinical reviews, quality improvement activities, and other departmental initiatives.
Practice within the clinical privileges granted by the Military Treatment Facility and comply with applicable DoD, facility, professional, and contractual standards.