Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)

US-Defense-Health-Agency; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency at Fort Gordon, Georgia, is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health) to deliver individual and group therapy within Psychology Services. The position requires a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, a current license, and at least one year of specialized behavioral health experience.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation with continuous open vacancies. Qualified US Citizens will be considered as vacancies become available; salary negotiation may apply for new federal

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology required.
• One year of specialized experience in behavioral health assessment and therapy.
• Active, unrestricted psychology license in the U.S. required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and evaluations.
• Provide individual and group therapy to patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary mental health team.

Skills

Behavioral health assessments

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Multidisciplinary team

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

About the Position:

This position is with the Defense Health Agency. It is located at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) located in the Psychology Services on Fort Gordon, Georgia. The primary purpose of the Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health ) position is to provide individual and/or group therapy to assess acute mental health conditions.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet there 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 below:

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. 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, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.