Clinical Psychologist

Clinical PsychologistThe Clinical Psychologist practice in accordance with state licensing board guidelines, the American Psychological Association (APA) Ethical Principles, and MTF privileges.Conduct psychological evaluations, including clinical interviews, psychological testing, and gathering information from collateral sources as needed.Diagnose psychiatric conditions using the American Psychiatric Association's DSM.Provide psychological treatment to individuals and groups, assisting medical and surgical patients in coping with illnesses or injuries.Support patient rehabilitation efforts.Utilize the Behavioral Health Data Portal (BHDP) for patient management.The Clinical Psychologist provides therapeutic treatment and evaluates patients' progress.Collaborate with clinical staff and/or base personnel to promote mental health wellness programs (e.g., addictions, stress management, group therapies).Perform clinical evaluations, including administering and interpreting psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive, and personality tests; offer consultations on test selection.Work closely with clinical teams to enhance patient awareness of mental and behavioral health wellness programs.Complete necessary documentation of procedures and care provided, following the Health Maintenance Strategies Manual (HMSI) standards.Act as an advisor and consultant to staff on specialized clinical psychology areas, including comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and military duty dispositions.Provide education to clinical staff as needed to increase awareness and understanding of mental health conditions such as PTSD, TBI, and other related disorders.Offer consultative behavioral health services within the Fleet Centered Medical Home Port (FCMP), using evidence-based practices and Clinical Practice Guidelines.Provide timely, clear feedback to primary care physicians or PCMs about consultation findings and recommendations.Apply a biopsychosocial approach to patient care and present treatment plans to the treatment team (e.g., physicians, social workers, Corpsmen, nursing staff).Assess patients' psychological conditions and utilize psycho-diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy.Document care and recommendations in the patient's electronic medical record within 24 hours after patient consultation.Participate in group medical appointments, including Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) and Drop-In Group Medical Appointments (DlGMA), as requested by the Primary Care Manager (PCM).May require travel for local and/or national meetings or conferences.The Clinical Psychologist provides recommendations on appropriate military duty dispositions (e.g., full duty, limited duty).Clinical Psychologist - RequirementsEducation: PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited program and completion of an APA-accredited internship (waiver possible upon approval).Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience within the last 3 years, or as required to meet clinical competency standards.License: Active, unrestricted license in any state.Board Certification: Not required.Life Support Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.Security: Must possess the ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.