Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)
Summary
Provide mental health care at a military base, including therapy, psychoeducational classes, and team-based care coordination for active-duty personnel and their families.
About the Position: This position is located at the Laughlin Medical Group, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.
Implement psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
Provide primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, to include recommendations for team-based care.
Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
Apply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions.