Clinical Psychologist

**Job Specific Responsibilities:**

The scope of work encompasses a range of professional activities, including but not limited to:

- Practicing in alignment with state licensing regulations and adhering to the American Psychological Association (APA) Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, along with maintaining Military Treatment Facility (MTF) privileges.

- Executing comprehensive psychological evaluations that incorporate data from clinical interviews, standardized psychological assessments, and relevant collateral information.

- Formulating psychiatric diagnoses in accordance with the criteria established in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

- Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions for individuals and groups, particularly assisting medical and surgical patients in navigating their psychological responses to health challenges.

- Contributing to patient rehabilitation processes.

- Actively participating in mandatory meetings during standard duty hours, which includes professional staff conferences, Quality Improvement meetings, and other regulatory or command-directed engagements, as specified by the Mental Health Flight Commander or their delegate.

- Conducting applied research and clinical investigations within the realm of clinical and behavioral health psychology.

- Implementing a broad range of psychological procedures, including diagnostic interviews, behavioral assessments, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities, to evaluate and treat psychological and neuropsychological disorders. The following competencies are highly advantageous:

* Proficiency in individual, family, group, and couples therapy; experience in conducting alcohol and substance abuse assessments.

**Work Schedule:** The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, comprising 9 hours daily between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, inclusive of a one-hour lunch break. There are no on-call duties, nor are weekends or holidays required.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

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**Education:** Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited institution. - **Internship/Residency:** Completion of an APA-accredited internship in psychology. -

**Experience:** A minimum of 2 years of post-licensure experience as a Clinical Psychologist within the last 3 years. -

**License:** Must hold a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in any state. -

**Life Support Certification:

** Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC). -

**Security Clearance:** Must have the ability to obtain a Government background investigation/security clearance.