Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate
Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders
Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries
Assist in rehabilitation of patients
Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: Quality Improvement meeting, professional staff meetings, Commander's staff meetings, Mental Health Flight meetings, and others required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by the Mental Health Flight Commander or his/her designated representative
Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in clinical/behavioral health psychology
Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Responsible for and applies psychological procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, evidenced-based therapies, and psychological testing/psycho-diagnostic testing, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders
Work Schedule:
Normal schedule is 9 hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm, with a one hour lunch
Schedule may vary dependent upon need
Practice Specific Details and Tasks: The Clinical Psychologist will perform a full range of clinical psychology services, to include but not limited to the following:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited psychology program
Internship/Residency: Successful completion of an APA accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship or Post Doctoral Residency in professional psychology
Experience: Minimum the HCW shall have experience delivering one or more of the following evidence based trauma modalities: Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and/or Written Exposure Therapy. Furthermore the HCW shall have least two (2) years professional experience working in an outpatient mental health clinic
Licensure: Must have a current, valid, and unrestricted license as a Clinical Psychologist from any state
Life Support Certification: AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification. Note: May obtain BLS upon acceptance, prior to start date
Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearanc
Individual, family and group psychotherapy, and couples therapy, alcohol and drug treatment evaluations
Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts, as required
Maintain accurate and current notes in both the Mental Health records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required
Participates in military specific training (e.g., training to perform Command Directed Evaluations, security clearances, Military Training Instructor clearances, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress)
Conduct more comprehensive psychological evaluations to address complex diagnostic and treatment issues. Provide counseling in a short-term treatment environment