Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)

This position is located within Naval Branch Health Clinics, Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized. Advanced In-hire may be authorized.

Duties:

• Provide individual and group treatment, using various modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-mental therapy, and psychoeducational classes.
• Assess acute mental health and mental medicine conditions in beneficiaries who present with such issues.
• Provide treatment via targeted and efficient appointments for initial and follow-up visits.
• Perform biopsychosocial evaluations using expert knowledge of clinical psychology.
• Educate clinic staff on the principles of mental health via trainings and briefings.
• Establish cooperative agreements among various providers and clinics throughout the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).

Requirements:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons.
• This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing.

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.
• Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health):

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

Specialized Experience:

• One year of specialized experience which includes conducting individual and group psychological counseling, developing behavioral health treatment plans, and providing bio-psychosocial evaluations.

Licensure:

• This position requires a current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently.

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.

Additional information:

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.