Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

What you would do

• Apply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health treatments.
• Provide evidence-based treatment, such as behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Give primary care providers regular, concise updates on referred patients.
• Run psychoeducational classes for common diagnoses seen in primary care.
• Record information in the electronic health record during patient visits.

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level. This means doing behavioral health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team (a team with several types of health workers).

With education: You need a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a private organization as equivalent to a U.S. degree, or given full credit by a U.S. accredited college or university.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, D.C., territory, or jurisdiction
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
• Copy of your clinical psychology license
• Transcript showing your doctoral degree, required because you use education to qualify
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Optional cover letter

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your resume, questionnaire answers, and documents meet the qualifications. Missing or incomplete documents can make you ineligible, and inflated qualifications can cost you consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Make sure your resume is two pages or less and lists hours per week for each job.
• Upload a copy of your clinical psychology license with your application, or you may be rated ineligible.
• If you use your doctoral degree to qualify, upload your transcript, or you may be rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. May require weekends, holidays, and on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
• Personnel Security Investigation required
• Sign consent for seasonal influenza vaccination, or have a recognized exemption
• Testing designated position with pre-employment and random drug testing
• Pre-placement medical examination required
• Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact
• Must obtain and maintain BLS certification; advanced certification does not replace it
• May be required to work weekends and/or holidays
• May be required to be on call during irregular hours, including evenings and holidays
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
• One-year trial or probationary period may be required
• Direct deposit of pay required
• Emergency essential position supporting mobilization and wartime missions
• Selection may be restricted by the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees

Job details

Salary

$106,955 – $139,043 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-13 · General Schedule

Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Psychology (0180)

Announcement

HSJW-26-12947960 DHA-S