Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

About the Position: This position is located within the Directorate for Medical Services at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, Italy, you will serves as a Mental Health Consultant (MHC) in the Primary Care-Mental Health Integration Program. The incumbent delivers evidence-based biopsychosocial assessment, treatment, and management of mental health and related conditions for Military Health System beneficiaries. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA).

Performs biopsychosocial evaluations, conducts mental health diagnoses, and delivers brief, problem-focused interventions (e.g., CBT).

Provides evidence-based treatments using behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.

Acts as the primary psychological authority within the clinic, advising Primary Care Managers (PCMs) and other medical staff on treatment plans and referral resources.

Provides expertise on human behavior to optimize patient outcomes and serves as a consultant for high-risk issues such as suicide risk and trauma history.

Maintains accurate and compliant documentation of patient care in accordance with federal, DoD, DHA, and hospital regulations.

Documents all patient encounter information in the electronic health record.

Implements psychoeducational classes addressing high-frequency diagnoses commonly seen in primary care settings.

Facilitates “warm handoffs” from primary care to behavioral health and “scrubs” appointment lists to enhance clinic productivity.

Monitors behavioral outcome measures and reviews statistical data to adjust or improve program goals.

Provides behavioral health support consistent with DHA guidelines.