Psychologist - Primary Care Behavioral Health - 5066

Vantage Search Group • Biloxi, MS

22d • $67 - $80

About The Position

We have a new opening for a full time Psychologist - Primary Care Behavioral Health at the Keesler Medical Center , Keesler Air Force Base, MS. The type of work may include, but is not limited to, the following: Core Duties: Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and facility privileges. Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate. Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders. Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries. Assist in rehabilitation of patients. Additional Duties: Work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental and behavioral health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies). Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing the Health Maintenance Strategies Manual (HMSI) standards. Serve as advisor and consultant to other staff in the specialized areas of clinical psychology to include comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and military duty dispositions. Conduct clinical staff education when requested or warranted to enhance knowledge, understanding, awareness and screening, identification, treatment and monitoring of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other combat and non-combat related disorders. Provide consultative behavioral health care for all enrollees in the Fleet Centered Medical Home Port (FCMP) using evidence-based interventions and Clinical Practice Guidelines where appropriate for treating behavioral health problems. Provide timely and succinct feedback to primary care physicians and/or PCMs regarding consultations findings and recommendations. Apply the biopsycho-social model of assessment to care provided. Present recommended treatment plans to the treatment teams (i.e. physicians, social workers, psychologists, Corpsmen and nursing staff as appropriate). Assess psychological state and use psycho-diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy. Provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in patient’s electronic medical record in no less than 24 hours after the patient is seen. Develop and participate in group medical appointments including Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) and Drop-In Group Medical Appointments (DlGMA) as requested by the Primary Care Manager (PCM). May be required travel local and/or national meetings or conferences. Provide recommendations for appropriate military duty dispositions, e.g. full duty, limited duty. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break No Call! No Weekends! No Holidays!

Requirements

• Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-grad experience within the past 3-years as a licensed clinical psychologist performing evidence-based clinical treatment in an outpatient clinic or hospital
• License: Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist from any state. Exception: If the candidate is unlicensed, but a recent graduate (12 months or less) of an APA accredited doctoral program, s/he can be considered for this position contingent upon attaining state licensure within 12-months of the hire date. If licensure is not obtained within the 12 month time frame, the individual will be deemed unqualified for this position.
• Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and facility privileges.
• Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
• Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
• Assist in rehabilitation of patients.
• Work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental and behavioral health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies).
• Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing the Health Maintenance Strategies Manual (HMSI) standards.
• Serve as advisor and consultant to other staff in the specialized areas of clinical psychology to include comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and military duty dispositions.
• Conduct clinical staff education when requested or warranted to enhance knowledge, understanding, awareness and screening, identification, treatment and monitoring of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other combat and non-combat related disorders.
• Provide consultative behavioral health care for all enrollees in the Fleet Centered Medical Home Port (FCMP) using evidence-based interventions and Clinical Practice Guidelines where appropriate for treating behavioral health problems.
• Provide timely and succinct feedback to primary care physicians and/or PCMs regarding consultations findings and recommendations.
• Apply the biopsycho-social model of assessment to care provided.
• Present recommended treatment plans to the treatment teams (i.e. physicians, social workers, psychologists, Corpsmen and nursing staff as appropriate).
• Assess psychological state and use psycho-diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy.
• Provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in patient’s electronic medical record in no less than 24 hours after the patient is seen.
• Develop and participate in group medical appointments including Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) and Drop-In Group Medical Appointments (DlGMA) as requested by the Primary Care Manager (PCM).
• May be required travel local and/or national meetings or conferences.
• Provide recommendations for appropriate military duty dispositions, e.g. full duty, limited duty.

Benefits

• Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K
• Base salary: $67.00 - $80.00/hr as W2 employee, depending on experience, or $118.00/hr as 1099 contractor.
• Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 payable with first paycheck!
• Generous relocation allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree