Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant)

JT-DD83CK WEST DHN - IRWIN (DOD); Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal healthcare facility in Fort Riley, Kansas is seeking a Clinical Psychologist. The role involves providing evidence-based treatment and conducting behavioral health assessments within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology and meet specific requirements related to immunizations and certifications. This position offers a salary range of $105,383 to $137,000 per year, with open continuous announcements for multiple vacancies.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Immunization screening required, including Hepatitis B.
• Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply biopsychosocial evaluations for behavioral health interventions.
• Provide evidence-based treatment and feedback to primary care providers.
• Implement psychoeducational classes for primary care patients.

Skills

Conducting behavioral health assessments

Providing individual and group treatment

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Education

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in clinical psychology

Job description

About the Position:

• This position is located at Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, Kansas.
• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation position
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.

Overview

Help Open & closing dates 09/30/2025 to 12/31/2025

The salary for this position is $105,383 to $137,000 per year.

Duties

• Apply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions.
• Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Provide primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, to include recommendations for team-based care.
• Implement psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
• Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Immunization screening is 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.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.

Qualifications

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:

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 conducting behavioral health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

• 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.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
• Position may require employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• A term position is time-limited and may be extended to a maximum of eight years.

Benefits

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