Defense Health Agency · 10 hours ago
Clinical Psychologist-Behavioral Health Consultant GS-0180-13
Defense Health Agency is seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Psychologist-Behavioral Health Consultant to join their Primary Care Behavioral Health Team. This role involves providing direct patient care, collaborating with the primary care team, developing health education programs, and ensuring clinical excellence in behavioral health services.
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Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care - Provide targeted, evidence-based assessments and interventions in brief 30-minute appointments for a wide range of behavioral, chronic medical, and health conditions
Team Collaboration -Act as a core member of the Primary Care team. Participate in daily huddles, facilitate "warm handoffs" from providers, and offer expert consultation on patient care
Program Development - Develop, teach, and oversee health education classes for patients. Provide training to primary care staff to enhance the integration of behavioral health services
Clinical Excellence- Utilize a stepped-care approach to maximize patient access. Monitor treatment effectiveness with measurable outcomes and ensure timely, concise documentation
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship required
Must have practiced as a licensed independent practitioner within the past two years
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology
A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently from a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required
Candidates will have completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral graduate program and an APA accredited predoctoral internship