Clinical Psychologist (Pediatrics)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to provide essential psychological services for children and families. This role involves conducting psychological evaluations, developing treatment plans, and offering crisis intervention in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology and specialized experience in pediatric psychological counseling. Join a team that values collaboration and evidence-based practices, making a significant impact on the mental health of young individuals and their families. If you are passionate about helping others and meet the qualifications, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology.
• One year of specialized experience in psychological evaluations.

Aufgaben

• Serves as Psychologist for the Regional Medical Center and MTFs.
• Evaluates and delivers crisis intervention services for children and families.
• Provides expert consultation on evidence-based psychosocial practices.

Kenntnisse

Psychological Evaluation

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health Treatment Planning

Psychological Counseling

Ausbildung

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

About the Position: The incumbent works as an independent professional carrying out independent duties in accordance with generally accepted psychological theories, methods, techniques, and practices for children, adolescents, and family members.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

This job is open to:

• The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties:

• Serves as Psychologist for the Regional Medical Center (RMC) and subordinate Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) or Army Health Care Clinics (AHC).
• Makes behavioral health diagnoses as appropriate.
• Evaluates and delivers crisis intervention services for children, teenagers, and family members experiencing atypical psychological stressors.
• Performs biopsychosocial evaluations, using expert knowledge of general and specific concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relating to psychological counseling.
• Evaluates clinical records and monitors all administration and scoring for quality assurance.
• Provides expert consultation on evidence-based psychosocial practices for children and adolescents, to include complex clinical presentations requiring integrated, collaborative care.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights.
• This position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete and maintain credentialing and privileging requirements.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 5% of the time away from your permanent duty station.

Qualifications:
Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist (Pediatrics):
Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: performing psychological evaluations of children and adolescents, developing behavioral health treatment plans, and providing psychological counseling services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone; no substitution of