Mental Health Clinician (MHC)

Endurion • Cannon AFB, NM

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Clinician provides behavioral healthcare and counseling to Special Operations Forces (SOF) members and their families. The clinician works closely with an interdisciplinary team, performs case management, and participates in approved research. The role is located at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, and requires a Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and licensure pathways: (a) master's or doctorate in social work from a CSWE-accredited school and independent-level licensure (LCSW or equivalent); (b) a COAMFTE-accredited or equivalent marriage and family therapy degree, independent-level LMFT license, and AAMFT clinical fellow membership; or (c) master's or doctorate in clinical mental health counseling, independent-level licensure, and passing the NCMHCE or equivalent.
• Experience in brief behavioral interventions.
• Able to meet DHA credentialing and privileging standards.
• At least 500 hours of active practice in each of the past three years.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted U.S. license.
• Current BCLS.
• Meet DHA-PM 6025.13 credentialing requirements and be eligible for privileges without a supervision plan.
• Satisfy both the Appendix 1 minimum experience requirement and the credentialing authority's current-competency standard; these are separate requirements.
• Secret clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• DoW or VA MTF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidence-based therapies to evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders, including through individual, family, group, and couples therapy and alcohol/drug treatment evaluations.
• Use validated symptom inventories, assess treatment adherence and barriers, and educate clients about their conditions and treatment.
• Maintain a client registry and perform case management.
• Consult with medical personnel, commanders, and legal authorities.
• Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement, and military-specific training.
• Conduct USSOCOM/POTFF-approved applied research.
• May supervise unlicensed providers or trainees.
• Document all encounters in HPDMS in accordance with USSOCOM Directive 10-12.
• Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time