Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health

Now seeking a full time Clinical Psychologist - in support of a Mental Health Clinic

Specific Duties and Tasks: The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform assigned assessment procedures under the direct supervision of a credentialed privileged psychologist or neuropsychologist.
• Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise account of the patient's condition.
• Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment. Perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluation and standardized neuropsychological testing. Assist credentialed providers with identifying mental health diagnosis and treatment strategies, as well as providing patient education.
• Assist in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of brain injured and mental health patients. Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction during assessment sessions.
• Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide, homicide, or elopement.
• Coordinate with other military agencies and MTFs regarding specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions. Contact military or community agencies to obtain collateral information.
• Explain and interpret neuropsychological services and procedures to access care to patients and commands. Assist in or arrange for patient referral to other facilities for alternate level of care.

Additional Duties:

Duty 1 The Contractor personnel shall provide for patients as scheduled by the Government.

Duty 2 Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: Quality Improvement meeting, professional staff meetings, Commander's staff meetings, Mental Health Flight meetings, safety huddles and others required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by the Mental Health Flight Commander or his/her designated representative.

Duty 3 Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in clinical/behavioral health psychology.

Duty 4 Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Responsible for and applies psychological procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, evidenced-based therapies (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, etc.), and psychological testing, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders.

Duty 5 Individual, family and group psychotherapy, and couples therapy, alcohol and drug treatment evaluations.

Duty 6 Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts, as required.

Duty 7 Maintain accurate and current notes in both the Mental Health records and inpatient medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required.

Duty 8 Participates in military specific training (e.g., training to perform Command Directed Evaluations, medical evaluation boards, temporary disability retirement list (TDRL) evaluations, security clearances, Military Training Instructor clearances, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress)

Duty 9 Performs computer operations and be proficient in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and electronic medical records.

Duty 10 Produces a monthly average of patient visits and RVUs consistent with department norms.

Duty 11 Advises on problems related to mental health and prevention of mental disorders.

Duty 12 Any additional healthcare-related duties as required by DAFIs, applicable DHAPIs, DoDIs, and MDGIs

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm, including a one hour lunch

Very limited On-Call, totaling no more than 4 weeks per year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
• Education: Graduate 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: A minimum of 24 months experience within the last 36 months in performing evidence-based clinical treatment in an outpatient clinic or hospital
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands.

• Life Support Certifications: AHA or ARC BLS Certification 

• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test.