What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Psychology Leader position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA?
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to lead our mental health services team. As a Supervisory Clinical Psychologist, you will be responsible for supervising professional and paraprofessional employees, providing guidance to hospital commanders on policy matters, and delivering psychological counseling services to patients with a wide range of emotional and behavioral health disorders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise assigned staff members, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care.
- Provide expert guidance to hospital commanders on policy matters related to psychology services.
- Develop and implement treatment plans for patients, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Assess patient cognitive, psycho-educational, emotional, personality, vocational, and neuropsychological functioning through testing and evaluation.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide emergency behavioral health services, including screening patients for psychiatric hospitalization.
