Supervisory Clinical Psychologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Mental Health Services at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. The Supervisory Clinical Psychologist provides evidence-based psychological treatment, diagnostic assessment and formulation, clinical consultation, and guidance on psychology policy. The role also supervises federal civilian employees assigned to the clinic, including setting priorities, assigning work, monitoring performance, and providing technical and administrative guidance. A recruitment incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
One year of specialized experience conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and guiding mental health and multidisciplinary professionals; education cannot substitute for this experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Successful completion of required background investigation and suitability or fitness determination.
Completion of a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provision of a recognized exemption.
Completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period; a separate one-year probationary period may also apply if not previously completed.
Ability to report to work during severe weather and during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based treatment using behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
Give providers and staff regular, concise feedback on referred patients’ status, including recommendations for team-based care.
Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.
Advise hospital leadership on policy related to Psychology issues.
Provide professional and clinical consultation to military and community leaders and multidisciplinary professionals.
Treat severe and complex adult psychological dysfunction and develop diagnostic clinical formulations based on the DSM.
Supervise federal civilian employees assigned to the clinic by establishing work priorities, making assignments, monitoring work, and providing guidance on technical and administrative matters.