Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Case Manager) Fort Meade, Maryland.
Fort Meade is the Army's second largest installation by population with more than 64,000 employees that represent the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Space Force. Fort Meade's more than 120 partner agencies include the DoD's newest Combatant Command - US Space Force, as well as the National Security Agency, DISA/JFH DODIN Combatant Command - U.S. Space Force, U.S. Cyber Command - the National Security Agency, Defense Information Systems Agency/Joint Forces Headquarters for the Department of Defense Information Network, Defense Media Activity, and several non-DoD agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency and Architect of the Capitol.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
Responsibilities
DUTIES
Performs other duties asassigned
Basic Requirements:
US Citizenship required
Qualifications
PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association, as well as an APA accredited internship. The incumbent is expected to have a minimum of 3 years experience as a licensed clinical psychologist. Current psychology license is mandatory.Coursework, training and experience applying principles of cognitive behavioral therapy to psychological and/or behavioral medicine conditions.Understanding of the relationship between medical and psychological aspects of health and disease, with application of bio-psychosocial principles, and a basic knowledge of pharmacotherapy.Ability to identify, adapt, and apply empirically supported, evidence-based interventions to a broad range of problems presenting in primary care, along with identifying functional outcomes. Skill in counseling to facilitate life changes (motivational enhancement techniques) is highly valued.Possess specialized knowledge of evidence-based treatment for general behavioral health problems (e.g., depression and anxiety). Possesses knowledge of evidence-based treatment for areas of behavioral medicine (e.g., chronic pain, obesity and sleep problems) or willingness to quickly develop this knowledge set.Must participate in mandatory 3-week PCBH Orientation Training and be able to demonstrate adequate PCBH clinical competencies during mandatory PCBH Phase I training prior to seeing patients in primary care.
Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.