Clinical Psychologist (Health) GS-0180-13

Overview

About the Position

This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Director for Mental Health, Department of MH Acute and Outpatient Svcs, Bethesda, Maryland. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), formerly known as the National Naval Medical Center and colloquially referred to as Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed, or Navy Med, is a United States military medical center located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is one of the largest and most prominent military medical centers in the nation and has provided medical care for several U.S. presidents since its opening in 1940. In 2011, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), named after yellow fever researcher Walter Reed, was combined with the National Naval Medical Center to form the tri-service Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks 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. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens

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. Performs Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn 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 (Health):Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)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 conducting psychosocial evaluations and assessments; providing consultation services to professional staff concerning clinical assessments findings; and developing treatment plans for patients. 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.) 1-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Psychology preferred; but not required. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.