Clinical Psychologist needed for an Air Force Base in CA

Job description

The duties may include but are not limited to:
- Participate in weekly case consultations.
- Implement evidence-based treatment modalities to treat a variety of mental health issues.
- Participate in professional peer review, case conferences, research studies, or other organizations required at the MTF.
- Independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and formulate and implement a treatment plan.
- Provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment, Coordinate appropriate referrals to community and other Government agencies for services.
- Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board.
- Assist Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Prevention Treatment Program in assessment, intervention, treatment, and prevention of substance use disorders.
- Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
- Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders
- Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries
- Assist in rehabilitation of patients

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
- Education: Graduate from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
- Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
- Experience: Must have a minimum of 24 months’ experience in clinical psychology within the past 48 months.
- Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or US

• Ongoing for 2+ years
• Enjoy work-life balance with a Monday-Friday schedule. No Call.
• Dynamic Responsibilities: Ranging from cognitive/behavioral interventions to collaborative efforts with the primary care team