Clinical Psychologist-Behavioral Health Consultant GS-0180-13

Overview

​This position is located at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Primary Care Behavioral Health (Family Medicine Department) in Fort Gordon, Georgia .

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Psychologist-Behavioral Health Consultant to join our Primary Care Behavioral Health Team as a full-time, integrated team member. You will be at the forefront of patient care, using the innovative Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model to make a direct impact every day.

Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant)

Salary Range: $106,437- $138, 370

Benefits: 

Position available for a full-time Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant) at Fort Gordon, adjacent to Augusta, Georgia, famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft. Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. The Augusta area is a growing community with an excellent quality of life. A wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities are readily available locally, and many more are easily accessible from the coast to the mountains. Augusta has a vibrant professional medical environment, including the Medical College of Georgia and other referral medical centers. The cost of living is quite reasonable, with quality homes at good prices.

Responsibilities

Responsibilites

Direct Patient Care- Provide targeted, evidence-based assessments and interventions in brief 30-minute appointments for a wide range of behavioral, chronic medical, and health conditions.

Team Collaboration-Act as a core member of the Primary Care team. Participate in daily huddles, facilitate "warm handoffs" from providers, and offer expert consultation on patient care.

Program Development- Develop, teach, and oversee health education classes for patients. Provide training to primary care staff to enhance the integration of behavioral health services.

Clinical Excellence-Utilize a stepped-care approach to maximize patient access. Monitor treatment effectiveness with measurable outcomes and ensure timely, concise documentation.

Qualifications

US Citizenship required

Must have practiced as a licensed independent practioner within the past two years

Doctoral Degree (. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.

A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently from a . State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required.

Candidates will have completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral graduate program and an APA accredited predoctoral internship.