Licensed Psychologist (Academic Rank DOQ)

Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant) Offutt AFB, Bellevue, NE Offutt AFB is located in Bellevue, Nebraska. Working for the Department of Defense brings many benefits, including competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayment, and retirement with a Thrift Savings Plan. Responsibilities Serve as a Clinical Psychologist Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) for the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) program. Diagnose and treat patients using DSM criteria, provide individual and group treatment, and maintain documentation in accordance with SOPs and DoD, DHA, federal, and state regulations. Deliver evidence‑based psychotherapy and psycho‑educational classes to primary‑care patients, consult with providers about treatment options for high‑risk conditions (suicide, trauma, substance use), and develop treatment protocols. Lead quality‑management activities such as PCBH biopsychosocial evaluations, outcome‑measure monitoring, procedural revisions, and reporting to meet Joint Commission standards. Coordinate consultations, training, and collaborative agreements with clinic staff and external providers; oversee use of community resources and provide feedback and reports to Primary Care Managers. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist: Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience performing biopsychosocial evaluations, developing behavioral‑health treatment plans, and providing psychological counseling. This experience must come from a position at the next lower grade/level (GS‑12 equivalents). Licensure: Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently in any U.S. state or jurisdiction. Education (Foreign): If using foreign education, credentials must be evaluated by a recognized organization and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. program. Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens. Applicants must submit a resume detailing relevant experience and, if applicable, transcripts. Volunteer work through national service programs (Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, etc.) will be considered for experience credit. #J-18808-Ljbffr