Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego with Directorate of Mental Health. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced In-Hire MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and provides DSM based diagnoses for a wide range of mental health conditions.

Deliver evidence based individual and group psychotherapy, including brief interventions, cognitive behavioral approaches, and psychoeducational classes.

Assess and manage acute and chronic risk, including suicidality and homicidally, and determines appropriate dispositions and levels of care.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop, document, and monitor SMART treatment goals and ensure continuity of care across clinics and external agencies.

Utilize objective outcome measures and screening instruments to guide treatment planning, evaluate progress, and support clinical decision making.

Develop and deliver professional development, staff education, and interdepartmental training on mental health topics, clinical procedures, and patient safety issues.