Licensed Mental Health Professional - CDP

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine in Bethesda, MD seeks a Licensed Mental Health Professional to lead the SBHP Center Designation Pilot, coordinating across state partners to recognize clinics delivering high‑quality, military‑informed care with low or no cost.

The role also drives SBHP website enhancements, develops educational videos for service members, and designs an AI chatbot to help military users navigate the SBHP Directory, supporting CDP's mission.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mental Health Professional

Responsibilities

• Lead SBHP Center Designation Pilot in one state.
• Develop and implement SBHP website enhancements.
• Design and implement an AI Conversational Agent (chatbot) to guide military users through the SBHP Directory.

Job description

Join the HJF Team!
HJF is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional who will be responsible for contributing to the growth and maintenance of the Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP) project. SBHP is a national training and referral initiative that is building a network of civilian community mental health providers across the 54 U.S. states and territories and an online therapist directory to support the military population, with an emphasis on National Guard (NG) members.
The position will serve as the project lead and subject matter expert for developing and implementing an SBHP Center Designation Pilot in one state to recognize public-serving community Mental health clinics that meet established criteria for providing high-quality, military-informed care with low- or no-cost services. The pilot will establish a foundational SBHP center designation framework for future expansion to other states. These activities will require collaborating closely with key stakeholders and partners to support the pilot development and implementation. This position will also serve as the project lead and subject matter expert for implementing SBHP website-related enhancements and new functionalities, such as the development of educational videos for service members that demonstrate how to use the SBHP Directory and the design and implementation of an AI Conversational Agent (chatbot) to guide military users through the SBHP Directory search process on the website to more efficiently identify well-matched therapists.
This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Consortium for Defense Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. The Licensed Military Mental Health Provider will assist with activities related to CDP’s mission, which is to lead the development of a community of military culturally mindful and clinically competent providers through the delivery of high-quality training and education, the convening of experts, and the dissemination of research-based treatment and the latest topics in military Mental health. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation provides administrative and management support to the Consortium. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians in order to ensure that all service members, veterans, and their families receive quality mental healthcare that meets their unique needs.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
This position is scheduled for one year with the potential for a one year extension pending funding and project status.