What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Psychologist position at Bgesh Incorporated?
Clinical Psychologist
San Antonio, TX
Lackland AFB
Bgesh is looking for an eager and qualified Clinical Psychologist in support of Reid Clinic at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX.
Who We Are:
Bgesh, Incorporated is a Native American, Woman Owned Small Business. We strive to live every day by the Golden Rule and look to grow our company based on its principles. To learn more about us, visit www.bgesh.com.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or (PsyD.) degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited psychology program
- Completed an APA accredited internship/residency in professional psychology
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION
- 1 year experience as a licensed clinical psychologist
- U.S. Citizenship: Workers performing under this contract must be US Citizens
LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Have and maintain a current license to practice psychology in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
DUTIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
- 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.
- Provide timely and succinct feedback to PCMs regarding evaluation findings and recommendations.
- Provide brief follow-up, including relapse prevention strategies developing, teaching, and/or provide oversight for classes that promote education and skill-building to promote psychological and physical health.
- Consultation services for patients requiring on-going monitoring and follow-up.
- Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Shall apply appropriate psychological procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, cognitive-behavioral and other empirically supported recommendations, and psychological testing/psycho- diagnostic testing, to aid Primary Care Managers (PCMs) in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders.
- Performs and assists with individual, family and group psychotherapy, and couples therapy, alcohol and drug treatment evaluations.
- Participates in military specific training and evaluations (e.g., training to perform Command Directed Evaluations, security clearances, Military Training Instructor clearances, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress).
- Maintain accurate and current notes in the patient medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment as required.
- Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts, as required.
- Attends and participates in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: quality improvement meetings, commander's staff meetings, primary care staff meetings, and others required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by department leadership.
BENEFITS:
- Insurance: Health, Vision, and Dental
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays additional PTO
- Retirement Plan with employer match
