Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health) GS-0180-13

Defense Health Agency

• $106K — $138K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required.
  • Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in clinical psychology.
  • Current, unrestricted clinical license for independent practice.
  • Completed American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral program.
  • Completed APA accredited predoctoral internship.

Responsibilities

  • Make mental health diagnoses per the latest DSM guidelines.
  • Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based methods.
  • Offer feedback to primary care on referred patients and care recommendations.
  • Implement psychoeducational classes for common diagnoses.
  • Document patient encounters in the electronic health record.
  • Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations to suggest behavioral health interventions.
  • Evaluate clinical records and ensure quality of testing instruments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage.
  • Retirement plan options with employer matching.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule options.
Full Job Description
This position is located at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) located in the Psychology Services on Fort Gordon, Georgia. The primary

purpose of the Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health ) position is to provide individual and/or group therapy to assess acute mental health conditions.

Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)

Salary Range: $106,437 - $138,370 per year

Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

Responsibilities

  • Make mental health diagnoses in accordance with the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) when differential diagnosis is required.
  • Provide individual and group treatment using evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
  • Provide primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, to include recommendations for team-based care.
  • Implement psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
  • Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.
  • Perform PCMH biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions.
  • Evaluate clinical records and monitors all objective instrument administration and scoring for quality assurance.


Qualifications

US Citizenship required

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.

A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently from a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required.

Candidates will have completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral graduate program and an APA accredited predoctoral internship.

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