SME IV – Clinical Psychologist (Clinical Support Tools)

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is seeking a SME IV - Clinical Psychologist to provide clinical practice and consultation within the PHCoE, located in Silver Spring, MD.

In this DoD-focused role, you will translate guidelines into actionable information products, develop tools, and collaborate with DoD and VA partners to advance mental health care for service members and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD).
• Minimum 13 years of full-time post-doctoral clinical psychology experience.
• At least 3 years creating tools/trainings for evidence-based mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses, treats, and follows outpatients with psychological problems of all complexities.
• Provides continuing follow-up for chronic outpatients.
• Provides staff psychology expertise across varied circumstances.
• Assesses presenting patients and prescribes or refers as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians in other medical specialties on complex cases.
• Follows through on cases to ensure comprehensive psychological services.
• Provides psychological support to special areas.
• May perform other duties as assigned or during trainings.

Skills

Translate clinical recommendations

Manage product development

Create technical artifacts

Clinical psychology expertise

Military health familiarity

US citizenship

Education

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology

13 years post-doctoral experience

3 years post-doc developing tools/trainings

Job description

Job Description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a SME IV - Clinical Psychologist (Clinical Support Tools) to function as staff member for all categories of patients. Performs duties as a practitioner and consultant in psychiatry with emphasis on problems of all levels of complexity.

This position will provide technical and operational support to accomplish the mission of the Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE). Located in Silver Spring, MD, the PHCoE is a Department of Defense (DoD) initiative focused on improving mental health service delivery and promoting psychological health among service members. It collaborates across the DoD, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other agencies to develop clinical practice guidelines for psychological health conditions, substance use disorders, and suicide risk. PHCoE also produces evidence-based resources, clinical support tools, and expert-reviewed briefs to enhance patient care, operational readiness, and human performance in military settings.

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.

Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses, treats, and follows outpatients with psychological problems of all complexities.
• Provides continuing follow-up for chronic outpatients with acute disorders and complications of these disorders.
• Provides staff expertise in psychology that is pertinent in a wide variety of circumstances, to include management of patients with psychological disorders.
• Examines and conducts thorough studies of presenting patients; evaluates laboratory and clinical findings, prescribing appropriate treatment or referring patient to appropriate specialty clinics.
• Collaborates with physicians in other medical specialties on cases involving complicated and multi-faceted problems.
• Follows through on all cases to insure effective comprehensive psychological services required.
• Provides psychological support to special areas.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree required. Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
• At least 13 years of full-time post-doctoral work experience directly related to the practice of clinical psychology.
• At least 3 years of full-time post-doctoral work developing tools or trainings to facilitate the delivery of evidence-based mental health care and promote knowledge of clinical recommendations and guidelines to multiple stakeholder groups.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Capability to translate complex clinical recommendations released by medical professional bodies or military/veterans governmental agencies into actionable information products designed to promote uptake and raise awareness of evidence-based care for mental health conditions.
• Capability to manage the full cycle of product development for deliverables targeting healthcare providers, patients, family members and other Military Health System (MHS) stakeholders.
• Capability to support the development of brief clinical recommendations based on the findings from focused evidence synthesis inquiries regarding the effective treatment of mental health conditions.
• Capability to produce technical artifacts (e.g., reports, tools, briefings, presentations, and manuscripts) consistent with the KSAs described here and with the broader PHCoE mission set.
• Ability to diagnose and treat psychological problems of all complexities.
• Familiarity with military medical system desirable.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance, including background check and drug screening.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary pay range for this position is $127,000-$170,000. Actual salary/hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.