Supervisory Clinical Psychologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Directorate of Mental Health Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego. The incumbent serves as a Clinical Psychologist Supervisor, providing guidance to SARP leadership on behavioral health policies and processes, substance disorders, and psychological and clinical consultation. The role collaborates with organizations and professional and behavioral health staff in multidisciplinary patient treatment; screens and interviews patients; and conducts biopsychosocial evaluations. The incumbent supervises professional and paraprofessional employees, military and federal civilian personnel, and provides technical oversight to contract employees. The position is supervisory and requires a one-year probationary period to assess supervisory performance unless previously completed. It may be designated mission essential, may require on-call work at irregular hours, and requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. Recruitment or relocation incentives, advanced leave accrual, and advanced in-hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates; advanced in-hire is available only to candidates new to federal service.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• Current, active, valid, and unrestricted U.S. clinical license to practice psychology independently.
• At least one year of specialized experience providing psychological counseling, assessing patients to determine diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and instructing others in proper therapeutic techniques; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association.
• Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must complete a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening; hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random drug testing thereafter, including testing based on reasonable suspicion and on-duty accidents.
• Subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccination.
• Moderate lifting of 15 pounds is required.
• A one-year probationary period to assess supervisory ability is required unless previously completed.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• May be required to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies; may also be required to work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Clinical Psychologist Supervisor within the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program.
• Advise the SARP Associate Department Head and Department Head on behavioral health policies and processes, substance disorders, and psychological and clinical consultation.
• Coordinate with organizations, professional staff, and behavioral health staff to collaborate on multidisciplinary patient treatment.
• Screen and interview patients and conduct biopsychosocial evaluations related to psychological counseling, treatment, and addiction disorders.
• Supervise professional and paraprofessional employees, military personnel, and federal civilian employees, and provide technical oversight to contract employees assigned to the department.
• Plan and organize subordinate employees’ work, set and adjust long- and short-term priorities, and prepare work schedules.
• Instruct staff on new and existing policies and procedures and assist with interpreting and applying regulatory guidance.
• Ensure military personnel follow command directives and rosters.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced in-hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates; available only to candidates new to federal service.

What This Job Offers

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