About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: The incumbent serves as the Clinical Psychologist within the Mental Health Department at a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) within the area of responsibility. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 (Mental Health): Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes directing clinical crisis and level of care decisions; providing high risk behavioral health and command consultation; and overseeing risk management, outcome measures, and continuity of care across internal and external agencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS 12). License: A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your license.)
Major DutiesReview treatment appropriateness, approves referral sources, and coordinates agreements across MTF clinics.Monitor, evaluate, and authorize use of community mental health resources.Serve as on call provider, assessing severity and recommending hospitalization or higher-level care.Coordinate safety plans with patients, families, and command in alignment with privacy regulations.Ensure continuity of care with SUDCC, FAP, and external agencies.Advise command on personnel management, duty limitations, prognosis, and risk issues (suicidality/homicidality).Direct level of care determinations, hospitalization recommendations, safety planning, and coordination across MTF and partner agencies.Advises command on readiness, duty limitations, prognosis, and management of high risk behavioral health cases.Provides consultation regarding interpretation and approval of outcome measures and screening instruments.Monitors risk management issues and takes appropriate action.