Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Jackson, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health) position is located at Moncrief Army Health Clinic, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The incumbent works as an independent professional under administrative supervision and performs duties in accordance with generally accepted psychological theories, techniques, and practices. The position provides behavioral health services in a primary care setting, including evaluation, evidence-based treatment, consultation, psychoeducation, and electronic health record documentation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• One year of specialized experience conducting biopsychosocial evaluations, providing individual and group therapy, and consulting with primary care and specialty clinic providers in a medical setting.
• Specialized experience must be met through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Comply with required immunization screening, including hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact and seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and applicable random drug testing.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and a personnel security investigation.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

What This Job Offers

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