Clinical Psychologist-Mental Health Consultant GS-0180-13

Overview

​This position is located at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Primary Care Mental Health (Family Medicine Department) in Fort Gordon, Georgia .

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Psychologist-Mental Health Consultant to join our Primary Care Mental Health Team as a full-time, integrated team member. You will be at the forefront of patient care, using the innovative Primary Care Mental Health (PCMH) model to make a direct impact every day.

Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

Full-time - Day Shift 7:00am-4:00pm

Salary Range: Up to-$138,370 per year

Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

Position available for a full-time Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant) at Fort Gordon, adjacent to Augusta, Georgia, famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft. Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.   The Augusta area is a growing community with an excellent quality of life. A wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities are readily available locally, and many more are easily accessible from the coast to the mountains. Augusta has a vibrant professional medical environment, including the Medical College of Georgia and other referral medical centers. The cost of living is quite reasonable, with quality homes at good prices.  

Responsibilities

Responsibilites:

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.

Qualifications

US Citizenship required

Must have practiced as a licensed independent practioner 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.