Clinical Psychologist-Mental Health Consultant GS-0180-13

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care- Provide targeted, evidence-based assessments and interventions in brief 30-minute appointments for a wide range of behavioral, chronic medical, and health conditions.
• Team Collaboration- Act as a core member of the Primary Care team. Participate in daily huddles, facilitate "warm handoffs" from providers, and offer expert consultation on patient care.
• Program Development- Develop, teach, and oversee health education classes for patients. Provide training to primary care staff to enhance the integration of behavioral health services.
• Clinical Excellence- Utilize a stepped-care approach to maximize patient access. Monitor treatment effectiveness with measurable outcomes and ensure timely, concise documentation.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• Must have practiced as a licensed independent practitioner within the past two years
• 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 is required
• Candidates will have completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral graduate program and an APA accredited predoctoral internship