Clinical Psychologist - Tyndall Air Force BaseLocation: Tyndall AFB, FL | Panama City Beach Area
Employment Type: Full-time |1099
Compensation: Competitive Compensation
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-4:30 PM (including a one-hour lunch break)
No Weekends | No Call | No Holidays!The Columbus Organization is seeking a dedicated and experienced
Clinical Psychologist to provide comprehensive behavioral health services at
Tyndall Air Force Base, located approximately 12 miles east of Panama City Beach, Florida.
This opportunity offers a rewarding clinical environment supporting military personnel and the military healthcare mission, with a consistent weekday schedule and an excellent work-life balance.
Role SummaryThe Clinical Psychologist will provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment services within a military treatment facility (MTF). This position involves working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, military leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive behavioral health care.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations using clinical interviews, psychological testing, behavioral assessments, and collateral information.
- Establish diagnoses in accordance with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
- Provide evidence-based individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy, as clinically appropriate.
- Evaluate and treat psychological, behavioral health, and neuropsychological conditions, including PTSD, combat-related stress, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
- Assist patients coping with medical conditions, injuries, rehabilitation, and other health-related challenges.
- Conduct alcohol and substance use evaluations and provide appropriate psychological interventions.
- Consult and collaborate with medical professionals, military commanders, legal authorities, and other appropriate personnel.
- Participate in military-specific assessments and training, including command-directed evaluations, security clearance evaluations, and pre- and post-deployment screenings.
- Attend professional staff meetings, quality improvement activities, Mental Health Flight meetings, and other required clinical conferences.
- Participate in applied research and clinical investigations in clinical and behavioral health psychology, as assigned.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, psychological evaluations, treatment plans, and required reports.
- Practice in accordance with professional ethical standards, applicable licensing requirements, and military treatment facility policies and privileges.
Required Qualifications- Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited program.
- Internship: Successful completion of an APA-accredited psychology internship.
- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed Clinical Psychologist.
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in any U.S. state.
- Certification: Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Security: Ability to successfully complete the required government background investigation and security clearance process.
Preferred Clinical Experience- Military or veteran behavioral health.
- PTSD, combat stress, and traumatic brain injury assessment and treatment.
- Psychological testing and psychodiagnostic evaluations.
- Individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy.
- Substance use evaluations and treatment.
- Interdisciplinary consultation within healthcare settings.
Why Join The Columbus Organization?- Meaningful opportunity to support military personnel and the military healthcare mission.
- Consistent Monday-Friday daytime schedule.
- No weekends, on-call responsibilities, or holiday shifts.
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary clinical environment.
- Opportunity to apply specialized clinical psychology expertise.
Quick FactsPosition: Clinical Psychologist
Location: Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida
Nearby Area: Panama City / Panama City Beach
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, including a one-hour lunch break
Weekends: None
Call: None
Holidays: None
License: Active, unrestricted Clinical Psychologist license from any U.S. state
Experience: Minimum one year as a licensed Clinical Psychologist
