Clinical Psychologist - Primary Care

Matrix Providers; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Matrix Providers Inc. is seeking a Clinical Psychologist - Primary Care to support military service members and families at Naval Health Clinic Quantico - Medical Home Port.

This full-time contractor role offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities to work within a busy primary care setting. You will perform psychological assessments, diagnoses, and brief interventions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Internship in psychology accredited by the APA.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted psychology license in a U.S. state or territory.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals and groups.
• Conduct clinical interviews and tests to support care planning.
• Manage acute mental health crises including suicidal/homicidal risk.
• Develop DSM-based diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Deliver brief, targeted behavioral health interventions in primary care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

DSM-based diagnosis

Therapy delivery

Documentation

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical/counseling psychology

APA-accredited internship/residency

Tools

MHS Genesis

EMR/EHR systems

PEPP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Matrix Providers is hiring a Clinical Psychologist - Primary Care to join our team of talented professionals providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families at Naval Health Clinic Quantico - Medical Home Port.

Employment Status: Full-time Compensation: $73.15 - $77.00/hr Schedule: Clinical Psychologist services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 to 9 hour period, to include an uncompensated 30 to 60 minute lunch break, respectively. Any adjustment to the schedule can only be made by the government designated representative. In no instance will the contractor be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period. Contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations, within a 40 miles radius from assigned clinic.

Current schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Benefits

• Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
• 401(k) Plan

Requirements

• Degree/Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD); Graduate from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology;
• Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience: Must have 2 years of experience within the last 3 years as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands
• Other: Situational telework may be authorized, with prior supervisory approval, for completion of non-patient care duties such as clinical documentation or required training, in cases of base closure due to inclement weather or absence from clinic (e.g., due to illness, care of family member). Virtual patient care may be authorized on a limited basis while in a telework status only when the clinic is open and with prior supervisory approval.
• Computer Skill Competency: Must demonstrate computer proficiency and competency as required by the contract, including, but not limited to, internet usage, computer operations, and applicable software applications. Required skills include proficiency with Military Health System (MHS) Genesis, Adobe, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Publisher), secure messaging platforms, electronic health records (EHR) systems, MHS CarePoint, and the Physical Examination Processing Program (PEPP).

Job Duties

• Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individual and group patients.
• Conduct clinical interviews, psychological testing and interpret results to support care planning.
• Deliver care for acute mental health crises, including suicidal/homicidal risk and psychosis.
• Establish DSM-based psychiatric diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
• Perform fitness-for-duty, suitability, and other occupational psychological evaluations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to coordinate patient care and treatment planning.
• Provide therapy and behavioral health support for patients coping with medical conditions or injury.
• Respond to emergency psychiatric situations following established clinical protocols.
• Document evaluations, treatment, and clinical outcomes in accordance with required standards.
• Participate in case reviews, staff meetings, training, and continuous professional development.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience providing behavioral health care in a clinical setting.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a diverse patient population.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary team.

Clinic Information

• Dual Onboarding Structure: Complete a two-part orientation consisting of a week-long Defense Health Agency (DHA) clinical training alongside a localized, administrative clinic onboarding.
• Interdisciplinary Consultation: Serve as an Internal Behavioral Health Consultant (IBHC) within primary care, acting as a consultant to Primary Care Managers (PCMs) and a health coach to military personnel.
• Biopsychosocial Approach: Utilize the biopsychosocial model to evaluate biological, psychological, and social factors impacting Active-Duty members and dependents.
• Targeted Skill-Building: Focus clinical interventions on short-term, actionable skill-building rather than long-term, "deeper" traditional psychotherapy.
• Diverse Case Presentation: Treat a high-acuity patient population presenting with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation/intent, sleep difficulties, chronic pain, and substance use issues.
• Versatile Delivery Modalities: Deliver patient care through traditional face-to-face visits, encouraged telehealth appointments, and structured psychoeducational group classes (e.g., pain, sleep, anger).
• Standard Shift Parameters: Work a Monday-Friday schedule shift from 7:30 to 4:00, featuring clinical patient care starting at 8:00.
• Daily Patient Volume: Manage a scheduled daily template consisting of 8 to 10 patients per day.
• The 30-Minute Workflow: Execute rapid-pace appointments mandated to score screenings, provide data feedback, address therapeutic concerns, and finalize notes all within 30 minutes.
• Daily Leadership Alignment: Participate in a mandatory 7:30 morning huddle with the Department Head to receive leadership updates and air staff concerns.
• Protected Catch-Up Time: Utilize one Friday afternoon per month dedicated exclusively to training, PCM alignment meetings, and administrative catch-up.
• Command & Crisis Coordination: Navigate high-tempo, periods when managing high-risk patients, requiring time-consuming coordination between the patient's Command and accepting hospitals.
• Specialty Referrals: Act as a triage point to refer patients to Specialty Mental Health when their clinical needs exceed the brief, skill-focused IBHC model.
• Patient Expectation Management: Educate and manage patients who arrive expecting traditional 60-minute therapy sessions but must be transitioned to the brief, 30-minute model.
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