Counseling Psychologist (Substance Abuse)

U.S. Army Medical Command • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position in the Department of Behavioral Health at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. The Counseling Psychologist conducts comprehensive substance abuse evaluations of eligible patients referred for consultation, using complex rehabilitation principles. The role includes collecting patient data to evaluate treatment outcomes; developing and implementing treatment plans tailored to patient needs; providing individual, group, and family counseling; and documenting case findings, diagnoses, and recommendations clearly and concisely. Relocation or recruitment incentives may be offered.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• 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; transcripts must be provided.
• At least one year of specialized experience conducting clinical assessments of substance abuse patients, formulating behavioral health treatment plans, and providing professional counseling to substance abuse patients. Education cannot substitute for this experience requirement.
• A current, active, valid, unrestricted counseling/psychologist license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction; a copy of the license must be attached.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association.
• Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Ability to meet required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and participation in random or other required drug testing.
• Successful suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Ability to work uncommon tours of duty, which may include on-call duty, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Ability to report to or remain at work during certain emergencies as a Mission Essential employee.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A one-year probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive substance abuse evaluations of eligible patients referred for consultation using complex rehabilitation principles.
• Collect patient data to evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans aligned with patients’ needs.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Document case findings, diagnoses, and recommendations clearly and concisely.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives may be offered.

What This Job Offers

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