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Clinical Psychologist (Warrior Medicine)

Location:

Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center 4700 Las Vegas Blvd N, Nellis

AFB, NV 89191

Requirements:

Degree/Education:

Must have a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or (Psy.

D.) degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited psychology program or a program acceptable to the Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Air Force. Shall have completed an APA accredited internship/residency in professional psychology or an internship/residency acceptable to the Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Air Force. Must have a minimum of one year experience as a clinical psychologist. Must have experience in brief behavioral interventions.

BLS - ARC

Have and maintain a current license to practice psychology in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Job Duties:

Participates in and successfully completes Air Force BHC training. Demonstrates core competency skills to an expert trainer within 90 days of starting to see patients in primary care. The 90-day threshold for demonstration of core competency skills will be extended if the Air Force is unable to provide training opportunities within 90 days. Provides brief (typically no more than four appointments) cognitive/behavioral interventions in primary care under the Air Force consultation model (i.e., per MTF policies). Services will mimic the pace of primary care (i.e., patients seen for 15- to 30-minute appointments). May provide classes and/or groups in format appropriate for primary care (e.g., drop-in stress management class, group medical visit for a chronic condition). Successfully consults with PCMs on-demand about general issues or specific patients. Ensures PCMs receive same-day verbal and/or written feedback on patients referred. Perform the following as the situation dictates: Consult with appropriate specialists, provide counseling, teach education classes/trainings, attend all meeting/trainings and prepare accurate records and reports as required to support the services rendered and in accordance with established protocol utilizing the current electronic health record and medical information system. Delivers brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues and BHC services. Participates in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical pathway programs needed in the clinic. Duties may include providing guidance, consultation, and clinical support to providers who are in training or not fully licensed. Maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic medical records of all patients seen. Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as required. Participates in military specific training (e.g., use of MTF policies to Managing Suicidal Behavior, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress, etc). Attends and participates in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, primary care staff meetings, appropriate meetings of the mental health flight, High Interest Log case staffing, daily clinic huddles, and others required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by supervisor. The contractor will abide by medical staff bylaws upon acceptance of privileges.

Schedule:

M-F between 0700-2000; typically 9 hours shift 0730-1630 with 1 hour lunch

Benefits:

We offer Medical (UHC), Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, and more

PTO:

Full Time employees accrue 10 days of vacation, 7 sick days, and have 11 paid holidays per year. ISGF Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person