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Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health

Vantage Search Group
place Trenton, 08646
local_atm $60 - $70 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Psych Clearance for Medical Procedures
ECT
Individuals
Veterans
Government

About Job

We are seeking a full time Clinical Psychologist at McGuire AFB, New Jersey.

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, administration and interpretation of psychological testing/psychodiagnostic testing (e.g. cognitive and personality assessment), and collateral sources, as appropriate.
  • Conduct military-specific evaluations including, but not limited to: Command Directed Evaluations, Security Clearances, Military Training Instructor Clearances, and Medical Evaluation Boards as needed.
  • Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
  • Provide evidence-based psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
  • Assist in rehabilitation of
  • Maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic medical
  • Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours including, but not limited to: Mental Health Flight Meetings, Clinical Case Staffing and Professional
  • Participate in military specific training
Work Schedule:
9 hour shift between the hours of 7:30am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday, to include a 1 hour uncompensated meal break as determined by the clinical department.

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited psychology program.
Internship/Residency: Successful completion of an APA accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship or Post Doctoral Residency in professional psychology
Experience: Minimum (2) year of clinical experience to meet clinical competency. Evidence based therapies and techniques, and psychological assessment in the evaluation of diagnosis and treatment of disorders.
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. Note: May obtain BLS upon acceptance, prior to start date.
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: $60.00 - $70.00/hr depending on experience

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Psych Clearance for Medical Procedures

Age Groups

Preteens/Tweens (11-13)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Veterans

Settings

Government
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home
Court / Court Ordered