Clinical Psychologist

U.S. Department of Defense; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a qualified medical case analyst for roles involving behavioral health-related issues. As a vital member, you will advise on complex psychological health programs and ensure fair assessments. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in psychology with relevant licensure and expertise. This position delivers a unique opportunity to contribute to decisions impacting service members' health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level.
• Experience in behavioral health-related issues is essential.
• Background investigation for suitability or fitness determination may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical case analyst and voting member on boards.
• Advise on evaluation of service-connected behavioral health issues.
• Research and present briefs on medical issues.

Skills

Medical case analysis

Behavioral health expertise

Psychological health research

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position

Works for the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA), Arlington, VA. under the Senior Medical Advisor.

Duties

• Serve as medical case analyst and voting member on Army Review Boards Agency boards on cases involving behavioral health-related issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in a highly technical and specialized area of psychological health research and advisory services.
• Advise the Senior Medical Advisor on activities and functions pertaining to the evaluation of service-connected behavioral health issues and psychological health programs and projects.
• Provide medical expertise primarily pertaining to behavioral health issues, case review and reassessments, and medical interpretations to the requesting boards and panels of the agency.
• Continually research, prepare and present briefs and advisory opinions concerning all cases involving medical issues or related policy interpretation.
• Routinely ensure the final assessment and individual final vote is fair and accurate and is conducted in consonance with all applicable guidance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
• One year trial period may be required.