Clinical Psychologist w/BONUS- 5145

We have a new need for a full time Clinical Psychologist at Tyndall AFB - Panama City, FL.

Job Specific Duties:  

• Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and facility privileges.
• Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
• Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
• Assist in rehabilitation of patients.

Additional duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Attend and participate 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 meeting, professional staff meetings, Commander's staff meetings, Mental Health Flight meetings, and others required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by the Mental Health Flight Commander or his/her designated representative.

• Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in clinical/behavioral health psychology.

• Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Responsible for and applies psychological procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, evidenced-based therapies, and psychological testing/psychodiagnostic testing, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders. The following are desirable skills:

• Individual, family and group psychotherapy, and couples therapy, alcohol, and drug treatment evaluations.

• Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts, as required.

• Maintain accurate and current notes in both the Mental Health records and inpatient medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required.

• Participates in military specific training (e.g., training to perform Command Directed Evaluations, security clearances, Military Training Instructor clearances, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress)

• Diagnosis and treatment of patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9 hours between 7:30am - 4:30pm, including a 1 hour lunch break

No Call, No Weekends, No Holidays!

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited psychology program.

Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year post-grad experience within the past 3-years as a licensed clinical psychologist

License:  Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist from any state.

Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

Benefits

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

Base salary: $65.00 - $74.25/hr depending on experience or $110.00/hr as 1099 contractor

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 payable with first paycheck!