Clinical Psychologist

Overview

Clinical Psychologist, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI

Position located within Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) Hawaii. Join our growing team of clinical psychologists and practice alongside civilian and military health care experts. TMAC is a 450‑bed Level II Trauma facility that partners with civilian hospitals to provide care to non‑beneficiary trauma victims.

Benefits: competitive compensation, 8.9% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayment, and a retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan including matching employer contributions.

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• Screen and interview patients and perform bio‑psychological social evaluations, using expert knowledge of general and specific concepts, principles, procedures, and practices related to psychological counseling.
• Conduct therapy, monitor, approve, and document all treatment planning, and provide advice using expert knowledge of general and specific concepts, principles, procedures, and practices related to psychological counseling and testing.
• Develop treatment processes and procedures for patient orientation.
• Evaluate overall effectiveness of therapeutic efforts.
• Provide structure and procedures for organization of case staffing information.
• Execute performance initiatives through revision of clinical standards and procedures and perform quality management/quality assurance duties to meet regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and revise standard operating procedures.
• Develop, approve, and execute the professional business plan and conduct program evaluation.
• Review statistical data provided in reports of special actions to direct budget priorities, direct manpower surveys, and brief reports for command and higher headquarters.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate professional development activities, using expert knowledge of general and specific concepts, principles, procedures, and practices related to clinical psychology.
• Appointment subject to a one‑year probationary period unless the appointee previously met the requirements described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination required and subject to annual vaccination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens.

Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist:

• Successful completion of a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, applicants must also meet the following qualifications:

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of experience equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level in the Federal Service, including:
  • Developing behavioral health treatment plans;
  • Administering psychological tests or assessments to interpret patient diagnosis;
  • Managing data to develop comprehensive medical reports and standard operating procedures.
• License: A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently, issued by a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.

In addition to salary, employees receive an 8.9% COLA (subject to change). Benefits include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan and matching employer contributions.

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