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Elite Staffing Network is seeking a full-time Clinical Psychologist in support of Primary Care Behavioral Health services at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS(link removed)
*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!
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break
No Call!
No Weekends!
No Holidays!
Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Core Duties:
Perform assigned assessment procedures under the direct supervision of a credentialed privileged psychologist or neuropsychologist.
Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise account of the patient's condition.
Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment. Perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluation and standardized neuropsychological testing. Assist credentialed providers with identifying mental health diagnosis and treatment strategies, as well as providing patient education.
Assist in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of brain injured and mental health patients. Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction during assessment sessions.
Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide, homicide, or elopement.
Coordinate with other military agencies and MTFs regarding specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions. Contact military or community agencies to obtain collateral information.
Explain and interpret neuropsychological services and procedures to access care to patients and commands. Assist in or arrange for patient referral to other facilities for alternate level of care.
Additional Duties:
Duty 1 Conduct targeted assessments utilizing information gained from biopsychosocial interviews and psychological screening tools.
Duty 2 The HCW will adhere to the primary care behavioral health model outlined in DHAPM 6025.01 and DHAPI 6025.27.
Duty 3 Provide evidence-based brief interventions (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, etc.) for medical conditions with underlying behavioral concerns, psychological conditions, and other health related behaviors.
Duty 4 Collaborate with medical staff in the MTF.
Duty 5 Conducts patient care in primary care settings (Internal Medicine, Family Health, and/or Warrior Operational Medicine Clinic) and may be assigned to other specialty clinics on a rotational basis.
Duty 6 Any additional healthcare-related duties as required by DAFIs, applicable DHAPIs, DoDIs, and MDGIs.
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: Minimum of 24 months experience within the last 36 months in performing evidence-based clinical treatment in an outpatient clinic or hospital
Board Certification : The HCW shall have national and/or state (required) approved and current board certification or board eligible certification in the specialty area in which they provide clinical services.
Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands. Or
If the HCW is unlicensed but is a recent graduate (12 months or less) of an APA accredited doctoral program, they can be considered for this position contingent upon attaining state licensure within 12-months of the hire date. If licensure is not obtained within the 12 month time frame, the Contractor will be deemed unqualified for this position.
* Life Support Certifications: AHA or ARC BLS Certification
* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
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