Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

What you would do

• Use biopsychosocial evaluations to suggest mental health treatment plans
• Provide evidence-based treatment, such as behavioral, cognitive, and motivational therapy
• Give primary care staff regular, brief updates on referred patients
• Run psychoeducation classes for common diagnoses seen in primary care

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the next lower level (GS-12). This means work that includes conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Your resume must clearly describe this experience.

With education: You need a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. Education cannot replace experience at this grade. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a recognized private evaluation organization or receive full credit at a U.S. accredited school.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, District of Columbia, commonwealth, 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 that shows employer, job title, start and end dates by month and year, hours worked per week, and job duties
• Copy of your transcript, required to qualify through education
• Copy of your clinical psychology license, required or you will be rated ineligible
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Cover letter (optional)
• Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service, if applicable
• Documentation of any flu vaccine exemption, provided upon hire

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers meet the qualification requirements. If you inflate your experience or qualifications, you may lose consideration. An incomplete application package, or missing transcripts or license, can result in an ineligible rating.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must show hours per week and month-and-year dates for each job, or it may be marked incomplete
• Upload a copy of your transcript and your clinical psychology license with your application, or you will be rated ineligible
• Education cannot replace experience, so your resume must clearly show one year of mental health assessment, treatment, and team work at the GS-12 level

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You may be asked to work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules. Occasional travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed for highly qualified candidates. Recruitment or relocation incentives, Advanced In-Hire, and Enhanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Background investigation and credit check
• Eligibility for a Secret security clearance, maintained for the whole job
• Suitability or fitness determination
• Periodic re-verification because of regular contact with children and youth
• Credentialing and clinical privileges must be obtained and maintained
• Urinalysis drug test before appointment
• Random drug testing, including reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing
• Immunizations required, including Hepatitis B; annual flu vaccine unless medically or religiously exempt
• Tuberculosis testing required
• On-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Mission Essential: must report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergencies
• Inclement Weather Essential designation
• 1-year probationary period
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
• Direct deposit of pay required

Job details

Salary

$108,019 – $140,426 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-13 · General Schedule

Location

Chesapeake, Virginia

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Secret

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Psychology (0180)

Announcement

HSJT-27-13105073-DHA-S