Supervisory Clinical Psychologist

US Indian Health Service; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US Indian Health Service in Shiprock, NM is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join the Iina' Counseling Services in the Mental Health Department at Northern Navajo Medical Center.

This federal position involves delivering comprehensive psychology services in an ambulatory and in-patient setting, with responsibility for assessments, therapy, and program development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in clinical psychology required for grades GS-11 and above.
• Active licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the state.
• APA internship or ABPP board certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological care and consultation to patients within outpatient services.
• Conduct psychological testing, evaluations and deliver clinical services in mental health.
• Contribute to policies and procedures for outpatient mental health services.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Psychological testing

Outpatient care

Documentation

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology

Job description

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S)

This facility provides ambulatory care, inpatient care and community health services to the people residing within that area. The outpatient Iina' Counseling Services program provides services at the rate of approximately 19,000 visits per year. This position is located in the Iina' Counseling Services, Mental Health Department, Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Degree: Clinical psychology: For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

GS14: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Planning, organizing, improving and implementing behavioral, health issues; Providing psychological care and consultation services, to patients while establishing behavioral health standards of care; providing a wide range of psychological testing, evaluation and clinical services; Providing efficient patient care delivery, and compliance with applicable health center policies and accreditation standards. Providing leadership in the development of policies and procedures related to outpatient mental health services.

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, you must also meet the Selective Placement Factors stated below.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR(S):

• Applicants must have completed a professional psychology internship training program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). This requirement is essential to performing the duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Psychologist position.
• Licensure: Applicantsmust possess an active, current, unrestricted state license as a Clinical Psychologist.

AND

You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cutoff day of rating to be eligible for consideration.

The first cutoff date will be November 11, 2026, at 11:59pm. Future cutoff dates will be each Friday thereafter at 11:59pm EST until the closing date. Your application will remain active for 90 days from the submission of application.