Supervisory Clinical Psychologist

Defense Health Agency; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid-time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayments

Retirement package with matching contributions

Job summary

A government health services agency located in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to oversee a mental health clinic. The role involves administrative responsibilities, providing outpatient services including assessment and treatment, and supervising clinic staff. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and a valid clinical license. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and may authorize student loan repayment and relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active, valid clinical license to practice Psychology.
• One year of specialized experience in psychology required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief of a community mental health clinic.
• Provide outpatient services including assessment and treatment.
• Oversee clinic operations and manage mental health staff.

Skills

Psychological evaluations

Behavioral health treatment planning

Psychological counseling

Guidance to behavioral health employees

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

Clinical Psychologist, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Overview

Clinical Psychologist, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

About the Position: This position is located at Munson Army Heath Clinic, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
  
  

Fort Leavenworth is located near the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The immediate area is considered a national treasure with historic sites and homes filled with small-town charm and friendliness merged with Kansas City retail, attractions and entertainment. Kansas City, well known for its BBQ, Jazz and fountains, is rich in culture with a thriving performing arts scene. Honored as one of the World's 15 Most Beautiful Concert Halls, the Kauffman Center attracts some of the world's most renowned performers and entertainers. For the sports enthusiasts, Kansas City hosts professional sports with the Royals, Chiefs and Sporting Kansas City soccer club. An international airport is conveniently located within a 30 minute drive of Fort Leavenworth.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Serve as chief of a community mental health clinic with administrative and supervisory responsibilities.
• Responsible for oversight of clinic and meeting requests of Deputy Commander.
• Maintain administrative responsibility over mental health staff with sections in psychology and social work services.
• Provide outpatient services to include assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
  
  

Performs Other Duties As Assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document .

Basic Requirement For Supervisory Clinical Psychologist

Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.

License: This position requires a current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.

Requirements

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, providing psychological counseling services, and providing guidance to behavioral health employees. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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/ .