Clinical Psychologist

Defense Health Agency; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid-time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayments

Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (GS-0180-13) at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Cavazos, TX. Responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, specialized experience in evaluations, and a valid clinical license. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical coverage, and student loan repayments. U.S. citizenship is required for application.

Qualifications

• Must have a doctoral degree directly related to clinical psychology.
• One year of specialized experience in psychological evaluations.
• Current, unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments of patients.
• Develop and document clinical treatment plans.
• Oversee and interpret psychological testing.

Skills

Psychological evaluations

Behavioral health treatment plans

Psychological counseling services

Training in diagnosis and treatment

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized
• Student loan repayment may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service

Clinical Psychologist (GS-0180-13) – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, TX

Fort Cavazos is located in Central Texas, approximately 60 miles north of Austin.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments of patients with a wide variety of psychological disorders that affect intellectual, cognitive, behavioral or emotional function.
• Develop, monitor, approve, and document clinical treatment plans and clinical records in a timely fashion.
• Oversee, administer and interpret psychological testing to include maintaining and securing test instruments and raw testing data.
• Conduct individual and group therapy, psychoeducational sessions, and psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Provide expert oversight of training in diagnosis and treatment to certified and intern counselors.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation may be required.
• This position may have specific initial background investigation and periodic re‑verification requirements since its duties may require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen on a recurring basis.
• Selectees may be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position may be a Testing Designated Position subject to pre‑employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees may be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre‑placement medical examination may be required.
• Immunization screening may be 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.
• May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• This position may require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals).
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position may require the incumbent to be on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• This position may require the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
• Additional requirements may be determined as positions arise and will be communicated during the hiring process if you are selected.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages, paid‑time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan and matching employer contributions.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirement For Clinical Psychologist: 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 listed below.
• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing psychological evaluations, developing behavioral health treatment plans, and providing psychological counseling services. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Licensure: Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.
• Education (Foreign): 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. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Eligible applicants must be US citizens.