Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)
Description
About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. These positions are located at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas See "Additional Information" for incentives offered This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation
Make mental health diagnoses in accordance with the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) when differential diagnosis is required.
Provide individual and group treatment, using various modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-mental therapy, and psychoeducational classes.
Assess acute mental health and mental medicine conditions in beneficiaries who present with such issues.
Assess and provide intervention for individuals with mental health conditions to include assessment and disposition of beneficiaries with acute and chronic risk.
Perform biopsychosocial evaluations using expert knowledge of clinical psychology.
Conduct outpatient group and individual therapy, stress management, relaxation training, assertive/social skills training, substance abuse identification and other brief related interventions