Counseling Psychologist GS-0180-12

DHA • Fort Cavazos, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Counseling Psychologist (GS-0180-12) at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, TX. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives, student loan repayment, and salary negotiation may be authorized. Fort Cavazos is located in Central Texas and is a large military installation ideal for training and testing military units. The Killeen community is supportive of Army families. Working for the Department of Defense offers competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan matching employer contributions.

Requirements

• US Citizens
• Degree: Two full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or a master's degree directly related to counseling psychology. (must provide copy of transcripts)
• One year of specialized experience which includes conducting clinical assessments of substance abuse patients; formulating behavioral health treatment plans; and providing professional counseling to substance abuse patients.
• Current, active, valid, unrestricted counseling/psychologist license from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required. (Note: You must attach a copy of your license.)

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of Soldiers, family members, retirees, and eligible Federal civilian employees referred for consultation.
• Make clinical assessments to inform treatment decision-making.
• Collaborate with management/command officials to identify substance abuse issues.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Hold primary case management responsibility for patients.
• Counsel patients on primary and secondary illnesses.
• Develop and implement orientation and training for patients, medical staff, commanders and key unit personnel, supervisors, and in the community.

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• paid-time off
• medical benefits
• student loan repayments
• retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level