Counseling Psychologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • El Paso, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This Counseling Psychologist position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center's Mental Health Services in El Paso, Texas. The psychologist evaluates Soldiers, family members, retirees, and eligible Federal civilian employees referred for consultation; prepares written findings, diagnoses, and recommendations; and develops treatment plans using psychological theory and counseling techniques. The position also provides strategic interventions, motivational interviewing, crisis counseling, and comprehensive behavioral health evaluations. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

The role requires a year of specialized experience providing comprehensive psychosocial evaluations, developing or implementing treatment plans for patients with substance use or addiction, and providing individual or group professional counseling or therapy. The position requires graduate education in counseling psychology, but education cannot substitute for the specialized experience requirement. Applicants must meet professional credentialing requirements and be able to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification. This is a testing-designated, mission-essential position that may require irregular hours, on-call work, and reporting during emergencies or severe weather.

Requirements

• Meet the basic education requirement: 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.
• Have one year of specialized experience providing comprehensive psychosocial evaluations of patients, developing or implementing treatment plans for patients with substance use or addiction, and providing individual or group professional counseling or therapy.
• Specialized experience must be demonstrated through experience; education cannot be substituted for it.
• Be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Meet suitability or fitness requirements, including a required Personnel Security Investigation.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Complete required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Be able to meet the position's physical demands, including moderate to heavy lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Be able to work on call during irregular hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules; weekend or holiday work may be required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, and proof of citizenship must be provided.
• Foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit from a U.S. accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Psychologist from a State, the District of Columbia, or a United States territory is highly preferred.
• Highly qualified candidates may be eligible for a recruitment or relocation incentive.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of Soldiers, family members, retirees, and eligible Federal civilian employees referred for consultation.
• Prepare detailed, clear, and concise written findings and diagnoses.
• Prepare treatment plans that incorporate psychological theory, counseling techniques, and goals to help restore patients to their normal work and social environment.
• Provide strategic interventions, motivational interviewing techniques, and crisis counseling for patients and families.
• Document case findings, diagnoses, and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Apply complex behavioral health principles to conduct comprehensive behavioral health evaluations.

What This Job Offers

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