Supervisory Clinical Psychologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Bragg, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Department of Behavioral Health at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Supervisory Clinical Psychologist provides psychological services and oversees and supports mental health employees. The position is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

The role includes conducting psychological assessments, interpreting findings, developing clinical problem lists and treatment plans consistent with professional guidelines, and providing individual or group therapy. The incumbent applies accepted theories, principles, and practices to recognize appropriate treatment strategies, conducts clinical research to stay current in specialized knowledge, assigns work to subordinates, and identifies employee development and training needs.

The position requires a doctoral degree directly related to professional work in clinical psychology, at least one year of specialized experience, and a current, active, valid, unrestricted license to practice psychology independently. The incumbent must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges. Employment is subject to background and suitability screening, drug testing, and required immunization and tuberculosis screening. Lifting up to 15 pounds may be required.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• At least one year of specialized experience performing psychological evaluations, developing mental health treatment plans, providing psychological counseling services, and providing guidance to developmental mental health employees.
• Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Must satisfy a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation; a Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use and pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
• Must meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons; immunization screening is required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunization proof may also be required depending on the position.
• Tuberculosis testing is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds, if required.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or group therapy.
• Assign work to subordinates based on priority.
• Conduct psychological assessments and formulate clinical interpretations.
• Formulate clinical problem lists and treatment plans consistent with professional guidelines.
• Identify development and training needs of employees.
• Conduct clinical research to remain up to date on specialized knowledge.
• Recognize treatment strategies based on accepted theories, principles, and practices.

What This Job Offers

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