Clinical Psychologist

Description

Venesco, LLC is recruiting a Clinical Psychologist to provide services at Naval Air Station Leemore, CA. Clinical Psychologist will care for active-duty service members and their families. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who serve our country! 

Work Schedule:

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

No Weekends, No Holidays, No Call, No Call-Back

Job Specific Position Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

CORE Duties:

• Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF 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.

Mental Health Clinic:

The HCW shall provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the MTF Director, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following:
? Utilize Behavioral Health Data Portal (BHDP).
? Provide therapeutic treatment and evaluation of patients.
? Work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies, etc).
? Perform clinical evaluations including administration and interpretation of psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive and personality tests, and provide clinical consultation regarding selection of psychological testing.

Hornet Health Clinic:

The HCW shall provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the MTF Director, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following:
? Work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental and behavioral health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies).
? Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing the Health Maintenance Strategies Manual (HMSI) standards.
? Serve as advisor and consultant to other staff in the specialized areas of clinical psychology to include comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and military duty dispositions.
? Conduct clinical staff education when requested or warranted to enhance knowledge, understanding, awareness and screening, identification, treatment and monitoring of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other combat and non-combat related disorders.
? Provide consultative behavioral health care for all enrollees in the Fleet Centered Medical Home Port (FCMP) using evidence-based interventions and Clinical Practice Guidelines where appropriate for treating behavioral health problems.
Provide timely and succinct feedback to primary care physicians and/or PCMs regarding consultations findings and recommendations.
? Apply the biopsycho-social model of assessment to care provided. Present recommended treatment plans to the treatment teams (i.e. physicians, social workers, psychologists, Corpsmen and nursing staff as appropriate).
? Assess psychological state and use psycho-diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy.
? Provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in patient’s electronic medical record in no less than 24 hours after the patient is seen.
? Develop and participates 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 be required travel local and/or national meetings or conferences.
? Provide recommendations for appropriate military duty dispositions, e.g. full duty, limited duty.

Requirements

* Education: PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program and completion of an APA accredited internship, APA internship waiver, possible upon approval 
* Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience, within the past 3 years, or as required to meet clinical competency requirements

* License: Active, unrestricted license in any state

* Board Certification: N/A

* Life Support Certifications: BLS

* Security: Must be able to pass a government background check and obtain a governmen