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Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant)

Department of Defense

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is a Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) for Behavioral Health Keller Army Community Hospital 900 Washington Road West Point, NY 10996

Incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is a Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) for Behavioral Health Keller Army Community Hospital 900 Washington Road West Point, NY 10996

Incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

08/28/2025 to 09/04/2025 Salary

$124,189 to - $161,448 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 13

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

West Point, NY

Remote job

No Telework eligible

No Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed

No Appointment type

Permanent Work schedule

Full-time Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)
Supervisory status

No Security clearance

Drug test

Yes Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process
Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

Announcement number

HSJA25197829792HW Control number

844559400

This job is open to

Duties

Serve as a Clinical Psychologist Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) for the Clinic and Behavioral Health System of Care (BHSOC) Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) program.
Make mental health diagnoses in accordance with the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) when differential diagnosis is required.
Provide individual and group treatment, using various modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychoeducational classes.
Maintain performance and conduct in accordance with current unit and hospital SOPs; current DoD, DHA, Federal and state regulations; and professional ethics.
Provide intervention for individuals with a wide range of chronic medical conditions, and behavioral health issues affecting medical conditions to include assessment and disposition of beneficiaries with acute and chronic risk
Provide treatment via targeted and efficient appointments for initial and follow-up visits.
Perform PCBH biopsychosocial evaluations using expert knowledge of clinical and clinical health psychology.
Provide evidenced-based individual treatment and psychoeducational classes for patients enrolled in primary care clinics.
Execute performance initiatives (PI) through revision of clinical standards and procedures; and performs a variety of quality management/quality assurance (QM/QA) duties to meet the Joint Commission (TJC) requirements.
Provide consultation regarding interpretation and approval of outcome measures and screening instruments.
Evaluate professional development activities, coordinates inter and intra-departmental in-service training on PCBH related topics.
Evaluates training opportunities, development activities, and orientation activities

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position requires successful completion of mandatory DHA PCBH BHC training confirmed by a DHA PCBH Program Manager within 3 months of hire (unless DHA is unable to provide the training within 3 months).
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re- verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant)
Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes: Conducting behavioral health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .