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Clinical Psychologist Behavioral Health Consultant Department of Defense Military Treatment Facilities under DHA Defense Health Agency Indo Pacific Region Apply Print Share Save
Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply
About the Position These positions reside within the Behavioral Health Mental Health directorate located at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in California. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be collected and reviewed until all vacancies are filled.
Overview Help Open & closing dates 02062026 to 05062026 Salary 121585 to - 158062 per year Pay scale & grade GS 13 Location 3 vacancies in the following location Camp Pendleton CA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0180 Psychology Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive NCS Moderate Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number HSJG 26 12876710 DHA Control number 856718000
Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties Help Serve as a Clinical Psychologist Behavioral Health Consultant BHC by integrating behavioral health providers into Primary Care Clinics to deliver evidence-based biopsychosocial assessment treatment and prevention of behavioral health conditions. Provide individual and group treatment using various modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused interventions cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychoeducational classes. Conduct mental health diagnoses in accordance with the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM. Assess and provide intervention for individuals with a wide range of chronic medical conditions and behavioral health issues affecting medical conditions to include assessment and disposition of beneficiaries with acute and chronic risk. Provide treatment through targeted and efficient appointments for initial and follow-up visits. Educate clinic staff on the principles of primary care behavioral health via trainings and briefings.
Requirements Help Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation. This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements. Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support BLS certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification e.g. ALS does not supersede BLS. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. A pre-placement medical examination may be required. Selectees will be required to sign a statement Condition of Employment consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen 18 years of age on a recurring basis. Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. This position may include shift work evenings weekends holidays. This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings weekends holidays andor varying work schedules. This position may require rotating shifts i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals. This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings weekends holidays andor varying work schedules. This position may require the incumbent to work weekends andor holidays. Defense Health Agency Primary Care Behavioral Health PCBH Behavioral Health Consultant BHC Competency Training to be completed by incumbent within 3 months of hire.
Who May Apply U.S. Citizens In order to qualify you must meet the education andor experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience if qualifying based on education. Your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist Degree Doctoral Degree Ph.D. or equivalent directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. Please upload a copy of your transcript. Selective Placement Factor Licensure This position requires a current active valid unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently offered by a U.S. State District of Columbia commonwealth territory or jurisdiction. Please upload a copy of your license. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements below. Specialized Experience In order to qualify your resume must demonstrate that you possess at least one year of specialized experience which includes conducting psychological evaluations providing individual or group counseling services and implementing therapeutic treatment plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service GS-12. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trialprobationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station PCS costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations natural disasters extreme weather or other emergency situations. This announcement is intended to provide readily available applicants for hard to fill positions as they become vacant. Various vacancies may exist and be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Qualified applicants will be referred to Management as their application packages are received. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Review our benefits How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed a review of your application package resume supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required documents Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements. As described above your complete application includes your resume your responses to the online questionnaire and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.