USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Clinical Psychologist (Health)
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $157K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (Health) for the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The role involves developing, implementing, and managing health psychology service programs, providing individual and group treatment, and conducting psychological assessments for patients.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, evaluate, and manage assigned health psychology service programs and activities for appropriate assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients
Provide individual and group treatment, using various evidence-based modalities to include problem focused interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychoeducational classes
Provide consultation and liaison with interdisciplinary teams, individuals and group psychotherapy, and other clinical duties as assigned in the Health Psychology service line
Diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological, treat mental disorders through a variety of biopsychosocial modalities and provides adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders
Assess acute mental and behavioral medicine conditions in beneficiaries
Assess and provide interventions for individual with a wide range of chronic pain medical conditions and behavioral health factors affecting medical conditions
Consult with pain physician providers to select, approve, and document treatment priorities
Develop, and implement, professional development activities, coordinates departmental training on Chronic pain related topics
Qualification
Required
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology
One year of specialized experience which includes conducting psychosocial evaluations and assessments; providing consultation services to professional staff concerning clinical assessments findings; and developing treatment plans for patients
A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact
Mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons
Tuberculosis testing is required
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
Obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross
Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges
Preferred
1-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Psychology preferred; but not required
Benefits
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
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