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Clinical Psychologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This GS-13 job is for a Clinical Psychologist at Camp Foster, Japan, with Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency. The psychologist serves children from birth to 21 in the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) program at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa. It is an open continuous, direct hire announcement with 1 vacancy, an initial 24-month overseas tour, and up to 25% travel.

1 vacancy

It may close early. An initial cut-off date of 05/30/2026 will be used to start reviewing applicants, and applications received after it are considered at regular intervals or as vacancies open.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens can apply, and you must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. The job is open to the public.

What you would do

  • Provide clinical psychological diagnosis and consultation to eligible children from birth to 21.
  • Assist the EDIS interdisciplinary evaluation team as a consultant and expert resource.
  • Consult with medical, clinical and school staff on complex pediatric behavioral health cases.
  • Assess children referred from the Department of War Education Activity case study committee.
  • Choose psychological tests and interviews to diagnose severe, chronic childhood disorders.

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12 work, such as providing psychological assessments to children from birth to 21 and performing psycho-diagnostic tests. You also need a doctoral degree and a current, unrestricted clinical psychology license.

With education: You need successful completion of a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. For foreign degrees, the education must be evaluated by a private organization as equivalent to a U.S. accredited program, or receive full credit at 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 similar jurisdiction
  • Valid state driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states

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 transcript if you qualify through education
  • Copy of your clinical psychology license
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Optional cover letter

How you will be rated: Your application package, including your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire, is reviewed to check if you meet the qualifications. Resumes over two pages are removed, and missing information can make you ineligible or lower your rating, and inflated qualifications can cost you consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, because longer resumes are removed from consideration.
  • Include employer, job title, month and year dates, and weekly hours for each relevant job on your resume.
  • Attach your transcript and clinical license, because you will be rated ineligible without them. The complete package is due by 11:59 PM EST on 12/31/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The position is mission essential, so you may need to report to work or stay during severe weather or emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, pay retention may be offered, and Permanent Change of Station costs may be paid. Foreign area benefits such as Living Quarters Allowance may apply.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation and suitability or fitness determination
  • Favorable suitability determination for regular contact with children under 18
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • One-year trial or probationary period may be required
  • Exceptional Family Member Program requirements apply
  • Must meet DoD Instruction 1400.25 requirements for employment in foreign areas
  • Drug test before hire, with random testing afterward
  • Up to 25% travel, possibly on military aircraft, ships, and vehicles
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
  • Pre-employment physical exam and yearly exam after that
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination
  • Immunization screening; job offer withdrawn if you refuse
  • Mission essential: may need to report or stay at work during emergencies
  • Direct deposit of pay required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$90,925 – $118,204 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Camp Foster, Japan
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Psychology (0180)
Announcement
HSJG-26-12922935-DHAS

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