Clinical Psychologist 4625

We are seeking a full time Clinical Psychologist at the Naval Health Clinic in Lemoore, CA.

Specific Duties: 

• Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
• Utilize Behavioral Health Data Portal (BHDP).
• Provide therapeutic treatment and evaluation of patients.
• Work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies, etc).
• Perform clinical evaluations including administration and interpretation of psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive and personality tests, and provide clinical consultation regarding selection of psychological testing.
  

The health care worker shall provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the MTF Director, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following:

• Work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental and behavioral health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies).
• Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing the Health Maintenance Strategies Manual (HMSI) standards.
• Serve as advisor and consultant to other staff in the specialized areas of clinical psychology to include comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and military duty dispositions.
• Conduct clinical staff education when requested or warranted to enhance knowledge, understanding, awareness and screening, identification, treatment and monitoring of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other combat and non-combat related disorders.
• Provide consultative behavioral health care for all enrollees in the Fleet Centered Medical Home Port (FCMP) using evidence-based interventions and Clinical Practice Guidelines where appropriate for treating behavioral health problems.
• Provide timely and succinct feedback to primary care physicians and/or PCMs regarding consultations findings and recommendations.
• Apply the biopsycho-social model of assessment to care provided. Present recommended treatment plans to the treatment teams (i.e. physicians, social workers, psychologists, Corpsmen and nursing staff as appropriate).
• Assess psychological state and use psycho-diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy.
• Provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in patient’s electronic medical record in no less than 24 hours after the patient is seen.
• Develop and participates in group medical appointments including Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) and Drop-In Group Medical Appointments (DlGMA) as requested by the Primary Care Manager (PCM).
• May be required travel local and/or national meetings or conferences.
• Provide recommendations for appropriate military duty dispositions, e.g. full duty, limited duty.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:30am and 4:30pm, to include a 1 hour lunch break

No Weekends, No Holidays

No Call, No Call-Back

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, and Health Savings Account available
Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement

Matching 401K

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program

Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a licensed clinical psychologist within the last 3 years. 

License: Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist from any state.   Please identify state.

Life Support Certification: Possess a current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test.