Clinical Psychologist

U.S. Department of Defense; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide counseling services at Darnell Army Medical Center in Fort Cavazos, Texas. Ideal candidates will possess a Doctoral Degree in Psychology and relevant experience in behavioral health treatment. This role offers opportunities for relocation incentives and student loan repayment. Successful applicants must meet specific security and licensure requirements while engaging with patients of various ages.

Benefits

Relocation incentive

Salary negotiation potential

Student Loan repayment options

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in a relevant role.
• Must possess a valid clinical license to practice Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for various disorders.
• Develop and document clinical treatment plans and records.
• Administer and interpret psychological tests and therapies.

Skills

Psychological evaluations

Behavioral health treatment plans

Psychological counseling services

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

About the Position: Vacancies are located at Darnell Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, Texas.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
• This is an open continuous announcement.
• We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.

Duties

• Conduct psychological assessments of patients with a wide variety of psychological disorders that affect intellectual, cognitive, behavioral or emotional function.
• Develop, monitor, approve, and document clinical treatment plans and clinical records in a timely fashion.
• Oversee, administer and interpret psychological testing to include maintaining and securing test instruments and raw testing data.
• Conduct individual and group therapy, psychoeducational sessions, and psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Provide expert oversight of training in diagnosis and treatment to certified and intern counselors.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation may be required.
• This position may have specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties may require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position may be a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees may be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
• Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• This position may require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals).
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• This position may require the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
• Additional requirements may be determined as positions arise and will be communicated during the hiring process if you are selected.

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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist:

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, 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.

Licensure: This 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.