LAUKOA is seeking a Research Psychologist Evidence Synthesis to support the Defense Health Agencys Psychological Health Center of Excellence PHCoE located in Silver Spring MD This position provides scientific expertise in health services research population health behavioral health research and program evaluation to improve the delivery of psychological health services across the Military Health System 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
Essential Job Functions
Examines diagnoses treats and follows outpatients with psychological problems of all complexitiesProvides continuing follow up for chronic outpatients with acute disorders and complications of these disordersProvides staff expertise in psychology that is pertinent in a wide variety of circumstances to include management of patients with psychological disordersExamines and conducts thorough studies of presenting patients; evaluates laboratory and clinical findings prescribing appropriate treatment or referring patient to appropriate specialty clinicsCollaborates with physicians in other medical specialties on cases involving complicated and multi faceted problemsFollows through on all cases to insure effective comprehensive psychological services requiredProvides psychological support to special areasMay perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role
Necessary Skills and Knowledge
Capability to provide senior level expert recommendations on psychological health topic areas eg post traumatic stress disorder PTSD Depression SuicideCapability to design and conduct research investigations applying evidence synthesis techniques using existing published research eg systematic reviewsCapability to analyze and interpret research resultsCapability to produce technical artifacts eg reports tools briefings presentations and manuscripts consistent with the KSAs described here and with the broader PHCoE mission set
Minimum Qualifications
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 healthAt least 5 years of full time post doctoral experience supporting psychological health research studies applying evidence synthesis and meta analytic techniques to already published researchUS Citizenship requiredAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation and Common Access Card CACOccasional travel may be required in support of contract performance
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with experience supportingDefense Health Agency DHAPsychological Health Center of Excellence PHCoEMilitary Health System MHSDepartment of Defense DoDDepartment of Veterans Affairs VANational Institutes of Health NIHCenters for Disease Control and Prevention CDCDepartment of Health and Human Services HHSExperience conducting health services research within military or federal healthcare systemsExperience evaluating behavioral health programs and healthcare delivery modelsExperience with healthcare utilization analyses outcomes research and population health initiativesExperience supporting federally funded research programsExperience publishing peer reviewed scientific researchExperience with survey research healthcare databases and large population based datasetsKnowledge of implementation science and healthcare quality improvement methodologies
Salary Range
Salary Range 140000 160000
This Position is Contingent Upon Award
We are an Equal OpportunityVEVRAA federal contractor All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law
- medical dental and vision insurance
- a 401k program with employer match
- paid vacation and sick leave
- employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- an Employee Assistance Program
- a flexible work environment
- critical illness coverage
- accident insurance
- identity theft coverage
- pet insurance and more
We give preference to internal candidates If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration
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Research Psychologist (Evidence Synthesis) employer: Career Opportunities
At LAUKOA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Silver Spring, MD, where innovation meets purpose. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programs and collaborative culture, fostering meaningful contributions to the Defense Health Agency's mission. Join us to be part of a team that values excellence, supports professional development, and makes a real impact in behavioral health research.
