Clinical Psychologist, GS-0180-13 - Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA
FT. MEADE, MD 20755
About the Job
This position is located at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center
Fort Meade is the Army's second largest installation by population with more than 64,000 employees that represent the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Space Force. Fort Meade's more than 120 partner agencies include the DoD's newest Combatant Command - US Space Force, as well as the National Security Agency, DISA/JFH DODIN Combatant Command - U.S. Space Force, U.S. Cyber Command - the National Security Agency, Defense Information Systems Agency/Joint Forces Headquarters for the Department of Defense Information Network, Defense Media Activity, and several non-DoD agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency and Architect of the Capitol.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits 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. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Military's mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.
- A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
- Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Responsibilities:Serving the adult population, provides specialized clinical psychology services for comprehensive evaluation and recommendations of assigned inpatient or outpatient active-duty service members, their families, and other qualified beneficiaries. Works intimately with other departments at the MTF as a key link between multiple specialties. Provides recommendations that may include fitness for duty, specific treatments, psycho education, psychological/ psychiatric treatment, suggested follow-up, and additional consultations. Fully independent in the evaluation and knowledge of treatment modalities for a complex range of cases. Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurse case managers, and support staff. Provide services to include individual, group, and family therapy interventions, assessments, consultations, and psychoeducation. Formulate treatment plans and recommendations and implements therapeutic interventions. Serve as a consultant and resource to other behavioral health providers, medical staff, and other patient care professionals. May Provide professional and individualized training to psychology trainees.
Qualifications:
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 Clinical Psychologist:
Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical or counseling psychology.
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 neuropsychological assessments, developing treatment plans or recommendations, and providing collaboration and consultation with other healthcare professionals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
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.
License: The Clinical Psychologist position requires a current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your license with your application package.)
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.