Defense Health Agency
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH )
Defense Health Agency, Port Hueneme, California, United States, 93041
Overview
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) – Port Hueneme, CA. This position is located at Branch Health Clinic Port Hueneme, California. Branch Health Clinic Port Hueneme is a tenant command of Naval Base Ventura County and supports facilities on Naval Base Port Hueneme, including the Medical Clinic, Dental Clinic, Industrial Hygiene, and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program. Naval Base Point Mugu has a co-located medical and dental clinic. There is also a Branch Medical Annex on San Nicolas Island. Responsibilities
Serve as a Clinical Psychologist Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) for the Clinic and Behavioral Health System of Care (BHSOC) Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) program. Provide individual and group treatment using various modalities as clinically indicated, including brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychoeducational classes. Assess acute mental health and behavioral medicine conditions in beneficiaries who present with such issues. Conduct mental health diagnoses in accordance with the most recent version of the DSM when differential diagnosis is required. Assess and provide intervention for individuals with a wide range of chronic medical conditions, and behavioral health issues affecting medical conditions, including assessment and disposition of beneficiaries with acute and chronic risk. Provide treatment through targeted and efficient appointments for initial and follow-up visits. Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens. Basic Requirement: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. Licensure: Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. (Please upload a copy) Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience, including conducting psychological evaluations, developing behavioral health treatment plans, and providing psychological counseling services. This experience is typical of work at the next lower grade/level (GS-12). Education: If using foreign education, must show credentials have been evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. program for qualification purposes; or full credit given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For foreign education recognition, visit the U.S. Department of Education guidance. Notes
Substitution of education for experience is not permitted for this position. All information and requirements are subject to agency policies and applicable laws. Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Health Care Provider
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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) – Port Hueneme, CA. This position is located at Branch Health Clinic Port Hueneme, California. Branch Health Clinic Port Hueneme is a tenant command of Naval Base Ventura County and supports facilities on Naval Base Port Hueneme, including the Medical Clinic, Dental Clinic, Industrial Hygiene, and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program. Naval Base Point Mugu has a co-located medical and dental clinic. There is also a Branch Medical Annex on San Nicolas Island. Responsibilities
Serve as a Clinical Psychologist Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) for the Clinic and Behavioral Health System of Care (BHSOC) Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) program. Provide individual and group treatment using various modalities as clinically indicated, including brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychoeducational classes. Assess acute mental health and behavioral medicine conditions in beneficiaries who present with such issues. Conduct mental health diagnoses in accordance with the most recent version of the DSM when differential diagnosis is required. Assess and provide intervention for individuals with a wide range of chronic medical conditions, and behavioral health issues affecting medical conditions, including assessment and disposition of beneficiaries with acute and chronic risk. Provide treatment through targeted and efficient appointments for initial and follow-up visits. Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens. Basic Requirement: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. Licensure: Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. (Please upload a copy) Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience, including conducting psychological evaluations, developing behavioral health treatment plans, and providing psychological counseling services. This experience is typical of work at the next lower grade/level (GS-12). Education: If using foreign education, must show credentials have been evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. program for qualification purposes; or full credit given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For foreign education recognition, visit the U.S. Department of Education guidance. Notes
Substitution of education for experience is not permitted for this position. All information and requirements are subject to agency policies and applicable laws. Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Health Care Provider
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