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Clinical Psychologist GS-0180-13

Defense Health Agency · Fort Stewart, GA · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$138k/yrFull-time

This position is located at Winn Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart, Hinesville, GA. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled civilian Clinical Psychologist to join our Primary Care Mental Health Team as a full-time, integrated team member.

About the Role

You will be at the forefront of patient care, using the innovative Primary Care Mental Health (PCMH) model to make a direct impact every day. Winn Army Community Hospital is a 112-bed community hospital featuring a new Women’s Health and Mammography Center. Our healthcare team provides primary and specialty care for a patient population of over 70,000. Key supporting specialties include OB/Gyn, general and orthopedic surgery, EENT, Psychiatry, Dermatology, and Urology.

Enjoy the benefits of a full inpatient and outpatient EMR with digital radiography. Located in Coastal Georgia, the Hinesville/Savannah area offers a low cost of living, exceptional coastal recreation, and proximity to top universities such as Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Atlantic State University, and the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Responsibilities

  • Operates as an independent professional under the administrative supervision of Mental Health, carrying out duties in accordance with accepted psychological theories and practices.
  • Clinical Assessment: Screens, interviews, and performs bio-psychosocial evaluations. Conducts complex psychological testing and intakes. Selects and documents treatment plans and coordinates community/referral resources. Delivers briefings and coordinates care among multidisciplinary providers.
  • Therapy & Case Management: Conducts individual, group, couple, and family therapy utilizing evidence-based modalities (CBT, brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention). Manages complex treatment plans and serves on a rotating, on-call crisis basis. Coordinates multidisciplinary care with commands, legal, and community agencies. Integrates military-specific factors (e.g., deployment cycle) into treatment plans.
  • Administration & QA: Directs program evaluation, performance improvement initiatives, and SOP revisions. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission (TJC), DoD, and state regulations. Manages risk, conducts quality assurance record audits, and monitors operational budgets/manpower surveys.
  • Psychological Testing: Selects, administers, and interprets complex psychological test instruments. Secures test inventory and consults on testing interpretation and diagnostic release.
  • Professional Development: Designs and participates in in-service training and continuing education. Ensures strict adherence to professional ethical codes and maintains clinical scope of practice.

Requirements

  • US Citizenship required.
  • Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
  • A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently from a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
  • Completion of an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral graduate program and an APA accredited predoctoral internship.

Pay

Salary Range: Up to $138,370.

Benefits

This position offers job security, a competitive base salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, 2 weeks paid vacation, 11 paid Federal Holidays, sick leave, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package. Additional benefits can be found at civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits.

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