Supervisory Clinical Psychologist GS-0180-13

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled civilian Supervisory Clinical Psychologist to join our team at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, a 20-bed military treatment facility located at Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk), Louisiana. This facility supports active-duty service members, families, rotational units, and retirees, featuring a 12-bed Level III Emergency Department and award-winning rural health care operations.

Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Offer regular and concise feedback to providers and staff on the status of referred patients, including recommendations for team-based care.
• Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.
• Provide guidance to hospital leadership regarding policy on Psychology issues.
• Provide professional and clinical consultation to military and community leaders and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Treat severe and complex variations of adult psychological dysfunction by making diagnostic clinical formulations based on the DSM.
• Supervise performance of federal civilian employees assigned to the clinic, including establishing work priorities, making assignments, monitoring work performed, and providing guidance on technical and administrative matters.

Requirements

• U.S. 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

• Competitive base salary with potential bonuses.
• Moving expenses (for eligible candidates).
• Full malpractice coverage.
• 2 weeks paid vacation.
• 11 paid Federal Holidays.
• Sick leave benefit.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities.
• A first-class health and retirement benefit package. More details available at civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits.