Hybrid Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant) presso Department of Defense

Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): MacDill AFB, Florida, Nellis AFB, Nevada, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Salary Range: $105383 - $142103 Per Year

Job Summary: About the Position: The position is located at the following: Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio MacDill Air Force Base, Florida Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Major Duties:

• Apply biopsychosocial evaluations/behavioral health interventions in primary care setting to deliver evidence-based biopsychosocial assessment, treatment, and management of behavioral health/ health conditions for Military Health System beneficiaries
• Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches. Deliver interventions for various medical conditions with a psychological impact and for various mental health conditions.
• Provide primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, including team-based care recommendations. Consult with providers on psychological treatment options to optimize health outcomes.
• Implement psychoeducational classes targeting high-frequency primary care diagnoses.
• Develop group interventions for behavioral medical conditions (diabetes, weight management, chronic pain) and mental health concerns.
• Create treatment processes and orientation procedures while evaluating program effectiveness through statistical data review.
• Document information in electronic health records during patient encounters.
• Maintain appropriate documentation according to DoD, DHA, and federal regulations.
• Record treatment goals, intervention plans, risk assessments, and consultation outcomes while adhering to hospital standard operating procedures.

Qualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 (Behavioral Health Consultant): Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting behavioral health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. 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. AND 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. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your license with your application package)

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/14/2025to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12736490). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/

Application Deadline: 2025-11-14