Clinical Psychologist-Behavioral Health Consultant GS

Overview

This position is located at the Naval Branch Health Clinic Memphis, Dir of Behavioral Health, Mental Health. This position is as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC). As such, the employee will be physically located within the Primary Care clinic and serve as a consultant to the Primary Care team.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Psychologist-Behavioral Health Consultant to join our Health Psychology Services 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.

Salary Range: $106,437 to $138,370 per year

• 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.

• US Citizenship required.
• Must have practiced as a licensed independent practitioner within the past two years.
• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently from a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required.
• Candidates must have completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral graduate program and an APA accredited predoctoral internship.