Clinical Psychologist

U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide expert consultation and evaluation within a military setting. This role involves working with complex cases, developing treatment plans, and ensuring the highest standards of care for service members. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, utilizing your expertise to guide critical evaluations and support the mental health of soldiers. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to excellence, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who serve. Join a mission-driven team where your skills can truly shine.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayments

Retirement package with matching contributions

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Consults on psychiatric evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Documents and analyzes psychological data for service members.
• Advises on complex cases and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Psychological Evaluations

Behavioral Health Treatment Plans

Psychological Counseling

Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis according to DSM

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

Clinical Psychologist (Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN) Indianapolis, IN

Camp Atterbury is located in Edinburgh, Indiana, which is just a very short drive to Indianapolis, Indiana. Famous for being the home of the Indianapolis 500 and home to the Indianapolis Colts (NFL) and Indiana Pacers (NBA), Indianapolis (known as Indy) is a city known for fast cars and blockbuster events. It has also gained acclaim for a flourishing culinary and brewing scene, thriving cultural institutions, cool neighborhoods, and so much more.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks, including competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: Benefits Information.

Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Clinical Psychologist subject matter expert and consultant for the development of the psychiatric portion of the Narrative Summary (NARSUM) under the supervision of the Supervisory Physician (MEB) in the Medical Evaluation Board Remote Operating Center (MEBROC). The MEBROC is a virtual processing site where no hands-on patient encounter is provided. Soldiers are not intended to travel to MEBROC sites. All required contact(s) regarding the Soldier’s medical evaluation board (MEB) processing is intended to be other than in person (i.e., U.S. Postal mail, telephone, tele-health equipment, etc.).

2. Works highly complex cases and serves as an adviser, consultant, or resource person to other providers and inter-disciplinary team members. Independently or in consultation with other providers, reviews electronic medical records to determine if a Medical Decision Retention Point (MRDP) has been reached for a behavioral health condition or multiple conditions. Communicates occupational limitations to command utilizing military profiles in accordance with established organization policies and practices.

3. Plans and provides professional development, consultative services, and training to inter-disciplinary team members, planning the professional segment of training requirements. Works closely with other medical facilities, inter-disciplinary team members, and medical specialties involved in the service member’s care; resolving issues of severely disabled clients with limited capacities and highly complex vocational rehabilitation problems.

4. Documents and develops data, employing established statistical methods in collecting data regarding the specific characteristics required for the completion of studies. Consultation includes discussing cases, requesting clarification, and in some instances suggesting and recommending the need for additional studies. Responsible for developing the psychiatric portion of the NARSUM which summarizes the psychiatric and related medical conditions.

5. Develops the psychiatric addendum to the NARSUM by reviewing the Disability Evaluations completed by the Veterans' Affairs (VA) physician, reviewing military inpatient and outpatient treatment records, and reviewing VA, civilian, and/or TRICARE treatment documentation. Summarizes current and past psychological and neuropsychological test data, the service member's presentation of symptoms, treatment course, and response to interventions, functional limitations, and prognosis.

6. Assigns a diagnosis (diagnoses) in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition, text revision (DSM IV-TR) (or more current edition) and discusses each diagnosis in terms of whether the condition meets retention standards according to Department of Defense regulations. In regard to psychiatric conditions not meeting retention standards, a Social and Occupational Level using VA guidelines is also established and must be incorporated into the work product.

7. Reviews and explains the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) process and the NARSUM report findings with the soldier being evaluated. Available for consultation to assist in the initiation of medical boards for behavioral health conditions, responds to NARSUM appeals, and addresses questions raised on review by the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). Completes the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) re-evaluation process by completing and summarizing psychiatric evaluations.

8. Responds to inquiries and requests for Independent Medical Reviews (IMR) and appeals; reviews, researches, analyzes, and responds in writing to IMRs and appeals of NARSUMs applying professional insight and expertise in a thoughtful, informative, and respectful manner that is mindful of the service member's concerns. Responds verbally or in writing to inquiries and questions raised by the PEB in a timely, clear, and thorough manner.

9. As requested, represents the MEB in individual and/or group meetings with the disciplines involved in the service member's care, including Warrior Transition Unit Social Workers, Nurse Case Managers, Office of the Soldier’s Counsel (OSC), and Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officers representing service members in the appeal process. Maintains a high sense of professionalism, competency, and courtesy consistent with high professional psychology standards. Ensures that services provided adhere to the highest standards for clinical care. Must be able to independently manage and handle the full range of cases while meeting quality and timeliness standards.

PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications

• Who May Apply: US Citizens
• Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist:
• Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing psychological evaluations, 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 education for experience is permitted.
• License: The Clinical Psychologist position requires a current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your license with your application package.)