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Not all who wander are lost... About the Community: Navajo Nation The Navajo Nation is the largest sovereign nation in the United States and spans over 27,000 square miles across three states: Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Start your journey in Window Rock, Arizona, the capital of the Navajo Nation, and explore the Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park & Veteran's Memorial. Made of sandstone and sky, the Window Rock is a geological formation that stands 200 feet high and sits at the head of the tribal government. In addition, the park honors the service of Navajo military veterans, including the renowned Navajo Code Talkers. Afterwards, visit the Navajo Nation Museum, Library, & Visitor's Center to immerse yourself in the arts, culture, and history of the Dine , the Navajo people. The museum features exhibitions and displays that offer visitors an opportunity to learn about the tribe's resilience, perseverance, and strength. This area has a long history going back as far as pre-historic times and the subsequent arrival of Spanish and European settlers. This is home to the Navajo people with its array of national monuments, tribal parks and historical sites, and Lake Powell with its 186 miles of Navajoland Shoreline. Visit the website to learn more while staying with the proud people of the Navajo Nation! About the facilities: The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) is one of 12 regional administrative units of the Indian Health Service (Client), in the US Department of Health and Human Services. The NAIHS delivers health services to a user population of over 244,000 American Indians in five Federal service units on and near the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation is one of the largest Indian reservations in the United States. The Navajo Nation consists of more than 25,000 contiguous square miles and three satellite communities and extends into portions of the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. NAIHS primarily delivers health services to members of the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, and also provides services to other Native Americans, including Zunis, Hopis, and other American Indian beneficiaries. The five (5) Federal Service Units (SUs) include Chinle, Crownpoint, Gallup, Kayenta, and Shiprock Service Units. The needs of this role are at the following: Gallup Indian Service Unit Crownpoint Indian Service Unit Shiprock Indian Service Unit Psychologist Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnosis, care, and treatment of behavioral health/mental health patients and consults at the facility and from other departments or facilities.
• Shall interview and examine behavioral health/mental health patients, review past behavioral/mental health history, and request and/or perform diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case.
• Make preliminary diagnoses, direct, or provide treatment, or arrange for specialized care or patient referral as required. Bases decisions upon information obtained, professional medical knowledge and skills, and prescribed policies and procedures.
• Consult with other providers from other disciplines whenever necessary to more clearly define a patient's problem and seek assistance to safely provide the necessary interventions.
• Provide emergency/crisis care as required.
• Provide definitive management for cases that do not require referral. Give total patient care, including crisis assessment, crisis management, and treatment, and arrange follow-up services for patients under his/her care.

Psychologist Qualifications:

• Experience: Must have a minimum of 24 months of experience as a clinical psychologist.
• Must have a current, valid, active, and unrestricted license from any state.
• Must provide documentation of completion of a clinical psychology internship program.
• Must have current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or the client.