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Clinical Psychologist - 5019

Vantage Search GroupLemoore, CA

$80 - $101 / hour

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Job Description

We are seeking a full time Clinical Psychologist at the Naval Health Clinic Lemoore, CA.

The type of work may include, but is 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.

    Additional Duties:

    • 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 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 be required travel local and/or national meetings or conferences.
    • Provide recommendations for appropriate military duty dispositions, e.g. full duty, limited duty.

    Work Schedule:

    Monday - Friday 

  • 7:30am and 4:30pm, to include a 1 hour lunch break

    No Holidays or Weekends!

    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 2 years 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: $80.00 - $101.00/hr depending on experience

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