SME IV – Implementation Scientist

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

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine in Silver Spring, MD, seeks an SME IV – Implementation Scientist to support the Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE) and its DoD partners.

This role combines clinical psychology practice with implementation science to improve mental health delivery for service members. You will lead translation initiatives, collaborate with physicians, and provide expert psychological support across the organization.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required.
• At least 13 years of full‑time post‑doctoral work in clinical research translation.
• At least 3 years leading translation activities in mental healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, treat, and follow outpatients with psychological problems of all complexities.
• Provide staff psychology expertise across conditions and settings.
• Collaborate with physicians in other specialties on complex cases.

Skills

Research translation

Implementation science

Psychiatry/mental health

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Job Description

Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a SME IV – Implementation Scientist 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.
• At least 13 years of full‑time post‑doctoral work experience directly related to adopting clinical research findings in healthcare delivery systems (i.e., research translation).
• At least 3 years of full‑time post‑doctoral work leading research translation activities in the mental healthcare space.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Capability to identify gaps and areas of underperformance in achieving optimal clinical mental health outcomes or the processes and procedures associated with mental healthcare delivery within the MHS.
• Capability to identify and assess potential evidence‑based solutions to address gaps or areas where the system is underperforming.
• Capability to lead the development of rapid improvement/implementation science initiatives (i.e., pilot studies) to test the feasibility of solution adoption within the MHS.
• Capability to ensure that study design systematically varies implementation strategies in order to assess the most effective intervention strategies.
• Capability to work closely with stakeholders to identify barriers and facilitators to solution uptake.
• Capability to collaborate with DHA leaders to develop plans to implement successful trials across the MHS enterprise when warranted.
• 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.