What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mental Health Specialist position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA?
Job Summary
The Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps is seeking a seasoned Mental Health Specialist to join our team. As a Supervisory Clinical Psychologist, you will be responsible for providing psychological counseling services, assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and instructing others in proper therapeutic techniques.
Main Duties:
- Deliver individual, couple, family, and group psychological counseling services to patients with complex mental health needs.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
- Develop and implement effective treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Train and supervise junior staff members in psychological assessment and treatment techniques.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide seamless care coordination.