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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 full-time, permanent Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant) job with the 56th Medical Group at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, part of the Defense Health Agency's military treatment facilities. It is a Direct Hire solicitation with up to 25% business travel and uncommon hours such as evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

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.

Open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. You must prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Make mental health diagnoses using the most recent DSM manual when needed.
  • Provide individual and group therapy using several treatment methods.
  • Assess and treat patients with chronic medical conditions and related mental health issues.
  • Consult with primary care providers to set and record treatment goals.
  • Advise primary care and specialty clinic providers on psychological treatment options.

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level. This means conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts. Education cannot replace experience.

With education: 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 that specializes in foreign education and deemed equivalent to a U.S. accredited program, or given full credit by a U.S. accredited college or university. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active, valid, and unrestricted license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, D.C., territory, or similar jurisdiction

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 (required)
  • Copy of your current, active, valid, unrestricted psychology license
  • Responses to the online questionnaire
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers) is reviewed to check whether you meet the qualifications. Missing documents or information can make you ineligible, and inflated qualifications can cause you to lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and show the hours per week for each job.
  • Upload a copy of your transcript and your current psychology license, or you may be rated ineligible.
  • Education cannot replace experience here, so clearly show your one year of specialized experience on your resume.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Uncommon tours of duty such as on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Up to 25% business travel.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation for suitability or fitness
  • Personnel Security Investigation required
  • Sign a consent statement for seasonal flu vaccinations or have a recognized exemption
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Immunization screening and Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact
  • Meet credentialing requirements and obtain and keep clinical privileges
  • Uncommon tours of duty: on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Mission essential: must report to work during emergencies

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
$111,338 – $144,741 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Luke AFB, Arizona
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
HSJW-26-13101755-DHA

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