Clinical Psychologist – Warrior Medicine

8-Koi; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

8-Koi is seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Psychologist for the Military Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. This role involves providing brief cognitive/behavioral interventions and consulting with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. A Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology is required, along with at least one year of experience as a clinical psychologist.

The position ensures medical readiness and quality care for military personnel, with a structured work schedule and potential for telehealth services.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year experience as a clinical psychologist.
• Experience in brief behavioral interventions is essential.
• Doctoral degree from an APA accredited psychology program required.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief cognitive/behavioral interventions in primary care.
• Consult with primary care managers (PCMs) on patient issues.
• Participate in training and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Behavioral interventions

Cognitive/behavioral therapy

Record keeping

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking a professional, detail-oriented, compassionate Clinical Psychologist – Warrior Medicine. To provide counseling services at the Military Medical Center (MOMMC), 99th Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Contract for 8-koi: a diverse Florida-based service and consulting company that has been providing outing results for our clients for over 20 years. The contractor shall provide general support for medical operations.

Primary mission is to maintain medical readiness for worldwide contingencies by providing quality, cost-effective health care for Military Medical Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in and successfully completes Air Force Behavioral Health Consultant training. Demonstrates core competency skills to an expert trainer within 90 days of starting to see patients in primary care. The 90-day threshold for demonstration of core competency skills will be extended if the Air Force is unable to provide training opportunities within 90 days.
• Provides brief (typically no more than four appointments) cognitive/behavioral interventions in primary care under MTF policies (i.e., per the DHA Primary Care Behavioral Health guidance). Services will mimic the pace of primary care (i.e., patients seen for 15‑ to 30‑ minute appointments).
• May provide classes and/or groups in format appropriate for primary care (e.g., drop‑in stress management class, group medical visit for a chronic condition).
• Successfully consults with PCMs on demand about general issues or specific patients.
• Ensures PCMs receive same‑day verbal and/or written feedback on patients referred.
• Perform the following as the situation dictates: consult with appropriate specialists, provide counseling, teach education classes/trainings, attend all meeting/trainings, and prepare accurate records and reports as required to support the services rendered and in accordance with established protocol utilizing the current electronic health record and medical information system.
• Delivers brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues and BHC services.
• Participates in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical pathway programs needed in the clinic.
• Duties may include providing guidance, consultation, and clinical support to providers who are in training or not fully licensed.
• Maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic medical records of all patients seen.
• Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as required.
• Participates in military specific training (e.g., use of local policies, pre‑post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress, etc).
• Tends and participates in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, primary care staff meetings, appropriate meetings of the mental health flight, High Interest Log case staffing, daily clinic huddles, and others required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by supervisor.
• The contractor will abide by medical staff bylaws upon acceptance of privileges.

Qualifications

Degree/Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Psy.D. degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited psychology program or a program acceptable to the Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Air Force.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of one year experience as a clinical psychologist. Must have experience in brief behavioral interventions.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday between the hours of 0700 and 2000. Shifts are normally scheduled for a 9‑hour period (0730‑1630), to include an uncompensated 60‑minute lunch break. Hours of Operation may fluctuate based on mission or clinic needs with approval from local contract representative or supervisor. In no instance will the 15 Contract Worker be required to provide services in excess of 40 scheduled hours per week, and hours are not to exceed the 1912 annual hour cap.
• If approved by the local contract representative or supervisor, the contractor may telework up to two half‑days (for a total of 8 hours) per week, providing virtual telehealth services.
• Duty Hours: Monday through Friday, 8‑hour days with 60‑minute uncompensated lunch breaks (total 9 hours).
• On‑Call Hours: On‑call requirements for each labor category are as follows: N/A
• Overage Hours (IAW Base Contract PWS): Overage hours are often used by the contractor to pay overtime: N/A