Clinical Psychologist, GS-0180-13 - Petersburg, United States - Defense Health Agency

Description

Overview

This position is located at Kenner Army Health Clinic, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virgina. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Fort Lee is located three-miles east of Petersburg, Virginia; 116-miles from Washington .; and is 21-miles from Richmond, the Virginia state capitol. Richmond is a flourishing cultural community enhanced by first-class museums and universities, its own symphony, professional ballet and opera, and numerous theater companies and art galleries. The region offers easy access to the ocean, mountains, and . Residents enjoy trendy boutiques and restaurants, numerous sports and entertainment attractions, historic landmarks, and one of the nation's largest river park systems. The city is consistently rated among the Best Places to Live in America.

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A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

NOTE: Fort Lee has recently undergone a permanent name change to Fort Gregg-Adams.

Responsibilities

Perform bio-psychological social evaluations.

Screen and interview patients.

Select, approve, and document treatment priorities through a treatment plan.

Provide emergency mental health services.

Coordinate with a variety of agencies to assist with the multidisciplinary treatment of patients.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 (., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (., 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 .

Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist:

Degree: Doctoral Degree (. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical 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 . State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your license with your application

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 . education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a . accredited college or university.