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Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time GS-13 Clinical Psychologist job at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado, run by Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency. Occasional travel may be expected, and recruitment or relocation incentives and Advance in Hire may be authorized.

1 vacancy (multiple positions may be filled from this announcement)

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 may apply, and you must prove citizenship. The job is open to the public.

What you would do

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

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, including mental health assessments, individual and group treatment, and working on a multidisciplinary team.

With education: A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. Education cannot replace experience at this grade. Foreign degrees must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. accredited program or receive full credit at a U.S. accredited college.

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end month and year, hours per week, and duties
  • Copy of your transcript (required, since you qualify through education)
  • Copy of your current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical psychology license
  • Answers to the online questionnaire
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable

How you will be rated: Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers) is reviewed to see if you meet the qualifications. Incomplete packages, missing documents, or resumes over two pages can remove you from consideration, and inflated qualifications can cost you consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit your transcript with your application, or you may be rated ineligible.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and list hours per week for each job.
  • Upload your license and documents early, since virus scans can take several hours. The deadline is 11/03/2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

Good to know before you apply

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

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

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation; a suitability or fitness determination may apply
  • Sign a consent statement for seasonal flu vaccination, or have a recognized exemption
  • Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
  • Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact
  • Meet credentialing requirements and obtain clinical privileges
  • May need to be on call during evenings, weekends, holidays, or irregular hours
  • Mission essential: must report or stay during emergencies and severe weather
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Selection may be restricted by the DoD referral system for displaced employees

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
$112,847 – $146,703 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Carson, Colorado
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Psychology (0180)
Announcement
HSJW-27-13081174-DHA

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