SME IV – Research Psychologist (Evidence Synthesis)

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

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine in Silver Spring, MD, seeks an SME IV – Research Psychologist (Evidence Synthesis) to serve as staff for all patient categories and to support PHCoE.

You will lead high-level psychological health research, apply evidence synthesis and meta-analytic techniques, and collaborate across DoD, VA, and other agencies to develop guidelines and resources.

Qualifications

• Senior-level recommendations on psychological health topic areas (e.g., PTSD, depression, suicide).
• Design and conduct research investigations applying evidence synthesis techniques using published research (systematic reviews).
• Analyze and interpret research results.
• Produce technical artifacts (reports, tools, briefings, manuscripts) aligned with PHCoE mission.
• Ability to diagnose and treat psychological problems of all complexities.
• Familiarity with the military medical system desirable.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a T3/Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses, treats, and follows outpatients with psychological problems of all complexities.
• Provides ongoing follow-up for chronic outpatients with acute disorders and complications.
• Provides staff expertise in psychology across diverse settings.
• Evaluates presenting patients, studies findings, prescribes treatment or referrals as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians in other medical specialties on complex cases.
• Ensures comprehensive psychological services across cases.
• Provides psychological support to PHCoE and related areas.
• May participate in required training and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Evidence synthesis

Meta-analysis

Research design

Clinical psychology

Technical reporting

US citizenship

Clearance readiness

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Job description

Job Description

Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a SME IV – Research Psychologist (Evidence Synthesis) 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.

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 planning and execution of research in the field of psychological health.
• At least 5 years of full-time post-doctoral experience supporting psychological health research studies applying evidence synthesis and meta-analytic techniques to already-published research.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Capability to provide senior-level expert recommendations on psychological health topic areas (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Depression, Suicide).
• Capability to design and conduct research investigations applying evidence synthesis techniques using existing published research (e.g., systematic reviews).
• Capability to analyze and interpret research results.
• 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.