Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Summary:

Goldbelt Apex is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to support the Defense Health Agency's Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE) by providing subject matter expertise in the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of evidence-based clinical support tools. This position supports initiatives that enhance the delivery of psychological health services across the Military Health System by translating clinical evidence into practical resources, guidance, and decision-support products for healthcare providers and military leadership.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop clinical recommendations, evaluate behavioral health interventions, assess emerging scientific evidence, and support initiatives that improve psychological health outcomes and military readiness.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide subject matter expertise in clinical psychology supporting DHA Psychological Health Center of Excellence initiatives.
• Support the development, evaluation, and maintenance of evidence-based clinical support tools used by healthcare providers across the Military Health System.
• Review, evaluate, and interpret current scientific literature to support development of clinical guidance and best practices.
• Collaborate with Government personnel, researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-informed behavioral health products.
• Assist in translating complex psychological research into practical clinical tools and provider resources.
• Evaluate clinical practices and recommend improvements based on emerging evidence and established standards of care.
• Participate in technical working groups, stakeholder meetings, and subject matter expert panels.
• Prepare technical reports, white papers, presentations, and briefing materials for Government leadership.
• Support quality assurance activities related to clinical products and recommendations.
• Contribute to projects focused on psychological health, resilience, suicide prevention, traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other behavioral health priorities.
• Ensure all work products meet scientific, ethical, and professional standards.
• Provide technical consultation on behavioral health policies, clinical practice recommendations, and program initiatives.
• Support implementation of new clinical tools and guidance across supported programs.
• Collaborate effectively with researchers, clinicians, analysts, and Government stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of clinical psychology principles and evidence-based behavioral health practices.
• Knowledge of military psychological health programs and clinical care delivery.
• Experience evaluating scientific literature and translating research into clinical practice.
• Familiarity with clinical practice guidelines and behavioral health treatment recommendations.
• Knowledge of psychological assessment and behavioral health interventions.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex clinical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary healthcare and research teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice psychology in at least one U.S. state or territory.
• Meet all education, licensure, and experience requirements identified in the solicitation for the SME IV Clinical Psychologist labor category.
• U.S. Citizenship required. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation and Common Access Card (CAC).
• Occasional travel may be required in support of contract performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference may be given to candidates with experience supporting:
  • Defense Health Agency (DHA)
  • Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE)
  • Military Health System (MHS)
  • Department of Defense (DoD)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• Experience developing clinical practice guidelines or provider decision-support tools.
• Experience supporting military behavioral health or operational psychology programs.
• Experience supporting psychological health initiatives related to PTSD, TBI, suicide prevention, resilience, or traumatic stress.
• Experience participating in multidisciplinary clinical or scientific working groups.
• Experience authoring or contributing to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, or clinical guidance documents.
• Board certification or specialty training in a relevant area of clinical psychology.
• Experience supporting federal healthcare or defense-related research and clinical programs.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $165,000 to $185,000. This is a proposal-contingent position. The salary range provided represents the anticipated compensation for this role; however, final compensation will be based on the successful contract award and the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.