Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health - Nellis AFB, NV

Clinical Psychologist

• Mental Health
• Nellis AFB, NV Prime Physicians
• 4.

0 Nellis AFB, NV Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications BLS Certification Basic life support Doctoral degree in psychology

Licensed Psychologist Credentials Full Job Description Job Title:

Clinical Psychologist Mental Health (Overage & On-Call)

Location:

Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC), Nellis

AFB, NV, 89191

No. of

FTEs Required:

1

FTE Work Schedule:

Monday Friday 0730 1630 or compressed schedule Monday Thursday 0730 1830, including rotating on-call coverage requirements ranging from 600 1380 hours annually and overage support requirements ranging from 15 50 hours annually. Contract workers may be required to report in person to the MTF during urgent situations and holiday on-call periods.

Qualifications:

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) 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. Completion of an APA-accredited internship/residency in professional psychology or equivalent program acceptable to the Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Air Force.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist following completion of a PsyD or PhD program. Experience providing behavioral health and mental health services in a clinical setting.

License/Certification:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Psychologist in a State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands.

Responsibilities:

Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral information sources. Diagnose psychiatric disorders in accordance with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Provide outpatient behavioral health treatment utilizing evidence-based psychotherapy modalities. Determine appropriate treatment settings and coordinate inpatient psychiatric admissions when necessary. Conduct crisis intervention and urgent behavioral health assessments. Provide psychiatric consultation and treatment recommendations to healthcare providers and military leadership. Evaluate military personnel for fitness for duty, security clearance, special duty, and personnel reliability determinations. Prepare behavioral health assessments and documentation supporting Medical Evaluation Boards and TDRL evaluations. Participate as a member of multidisciplinary mental health treatment teams. Respond to consultation requests within required clinical timelines. Maintain accurate and timely behavioral health documentation in approved electronic medical record systems. Participate in program development, process improvement, and behavioral health outcome initiatives. Conduct professional training activities for staff, interns, students, and residents when required. Maintain compliance with APA ethical standards, MTF privileges, patient safety standards, and medical staff bylaws. Provide after-hours on-call behavioral health support and respond in person to urgent patient care situations when required. Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.