Clinical Psychologist - 5211

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a full time Clinical Psychologist at the Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL

Specific Duties:  The type of work may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• 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.

 

**This position is in support of the Psychological Health initiative under the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (PH and TBI) program. The program seeks to address gaps in the care available for the prevalent injuries among combatants from the global war on terrorism. Through adoption of risk-based staffing models and a uniform, best practice standard of care across DOD, the program seeks to ensure easy, rapid access to PH care for all beneficiaries and to ensure that transition across networks of care recognizes the unique care coordination and case management requirements for PH and TBI patients.

Work Schedule:

Normal schedule is Monday - Friday, 8.5 hours between 7:00am and 3:30pm, including a half-hour lunch break. 

No Weekends, No Call, 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 of recent full-time experience 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 - $80.00/hr depending on experience; Max 1099 rate: $130/hr

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