Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant)

Overview

Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant)

Fairchild AFB, WA

About the Position : This position is located at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Fairchild AFB is located in beautiful Spokane, Washington. Spokane is a beautiful four-season destination where there's always something to do whether you hope to stay in or adventure outdoors. If you're relocating with family, we've got you covered with fun things to do in Spokane to keep the kiddos busy and parents equally entertained. If you consider yourself an outdoor enthusiast, check out our numerous outdoor recreation options in our local and state parks. If you're a night owl, there's an abundance of Spokane nightlife to keep you entertained. If you're ready to dive into our arts and culture scene, we'll show you performances, history, and art museums to admire. Discover upcoming Spokane attractions and events with the latest Spokane event calendar and more! Visit

Fairchild Air Force Base is home to a wide variety of units and missions, the most prominent is the air refueling mission. Fairchild has two wings, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, and the 141st ARW. Other units include the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape school, medical detachments, a weapons squadron and the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency.

This is a full-time position that affords job security, a competitive salary, 10 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, 401K,and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.

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 :

Responsibilities

Duties

• Apply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions.
• Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Provide primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, to include recommendations for team-based care.
• Implement psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
• Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.

Performs other duties as assigned

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 (Behavioral Health Consultant) :

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 conducting behavioral health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. 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.

AND

Licensure : This 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 package)

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.