Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health)

What you would do

• Do evaluations of patients' mental, physical, and social health to suggest treatment.
• Provide evidence-based therapy such as behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Give primary care staff regular feedback on referred patients, including 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: You need one year of specialized experience, meaning past work doing evaluations, individual and group therapy, and consulting with primary care or specialty clinic providers in a medical setting. The experience must match the next lower level, GS-12, which is typical of work in this field.

With education: You need a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. Education cannot replace experience for this job. Foreign degrees must be evaluated and found equal to a U.S. degree.

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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

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
• Official or copy of transcripts (you are rated ineligible without them)
• Copy of your clinical license or certification (required; you are rated ineligible without it)
• Most recent performance appraisal, if you have one
• Cover letter (optional)
• Proof of U.S. citizenship

How you will be rated: Your full application package, including your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire answers, is reviewed to see if you meet the requirements. Errors or missing information can affect your eligibility, and inflated qualifications may cost you consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Include copies of your transcripts and license with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.
• Keep your resume to two pages or less and list hours per week for each job.
• Describe your past work in evaluations, therapy, and consulting with primary care providers, since one year of that experience is required.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The job may require on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to federal service. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station moving costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
• Personnel Security Investigation required
• Must obtain and keep Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pre-employment urinalysis drug screen
• Random drug testing, including after reasonable suspicion or an on-duty accident
• Annual seasonal flu vaccination unless exempt for medical or religious reasons
• Immunizations required; Hepatitis B required for direct patient contact
• Pre-employment physical exam and annual exam after that
• On-call work may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must complete credentialing and obtain clinical privileges
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service registration statement
• 1-year probationary period
• Direct deposit of pay required
• Selection subject to Department of Defense displaced employee referral restrictions

Job details

Salary

$106,437 – $138,370 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-13 · General Schedule

Location

Fort Jackson, South Carolina

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

HSJA-27-13103585-DHA