About this opportunity
U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps lists this Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant) - GS-0180-13 opportunity in fort cavazos motorcycle and pov campus, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
This position is located at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, Killeen, TX.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with benefits including competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement plan with matching contributions (Thrift Savings Plan). For more information, visit
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for new federal service candidates.
Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Responsibilities
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 concise feedback on referred patients, including recommendations for team-based care.
Implement psychoeducational classes targeting high-frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health): Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience (conducted biopsychosocial evaluations, provided individual and group therapy, and supplied consultation to primary care and specialty clinic providers in a medical setting). Some federal jobs allow substitution of education for required experience.
License: A current, active, valid, and unrestricted independent Clinical Psychologist licensure from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required. A 1-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Psychology is preferred but not required.
Education
Foreign Education: Credentials completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in foreign education interpretation and deemed equivalent to those earned in an accredited U.S. institution. For more information, visit
Additional Information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
If you have retired from federal service and are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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