Counseling Psychologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Campbell, TN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Fort Campbell, Tennessee, at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in the Directorate of Mental Health. The Counseling Psychologist evaluates Soldiers, family members, retirees, and eligible Federal civilian employees referred for consultation; counsels patients on primary and secondary illnesses; and prepares clear, concise written findings and diagnoses. The psychologist develops treatment plans grounded in psychological theory and counseling techniques, with goals to help patients return to their normal work and social environments. The role also provides strategic interventions, motivational interviewing, and crisis counseling for patients and families, and documents case findings, diagnoses, and recommendations.

The position requires an active, unrestricted master's-level counseling/psychologist license and one year of specialized experience providing comprehensive behavioral health evaluations, developing behavioral health treatment plans, and providing behavioral health counseling. A qualifying graduate degree in counseling psychology is also required. Education may not substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

The position requires Basic Life Support certification, immunization screening and applicable vaccinations, tuberculosis testing, credentialing and clinical privileges, and a pre-employment physical examination followed by annual examinations. It is designated Inclement Weather Essential and may require on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Lifting up to 20 pounds may be required. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates; permanent change-of-station costs are not authorized.

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 behavioral health evaluations, developing behavioral health treatment plans, and providing behavioral health counseling; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Hold a current, active, valid, unrestricted master's-level counseling/psychologist license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Meet background investigation and suitability requirements, including recurring-contact requirements for work involving children and youth under 18.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless medically or religiously exempt, and complete immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Complete required tuberculosis testing.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Be able to report to or remain at work during severe weather conditions.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Soldiers, family members, retirees, and eligible Federal civilian employees referred for consultation.
• Counsel patients on primary and secondary illnesses.
• Prepare clear and concise written findings and diagnoses.
• Develop treatment plans using psychological theory and counseling techniques, with goals to restore patients to their normal work and social environments.
• Provide strategic interventions, motivational interviewing, and crisis counseling for patients and families.
• Document case findings, diagnoses, and recommendations clearly and concisely.

What This Job Offers

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