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Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
Advance in Hire may be authorized.SummaryAbout the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency, Army Medical Center Madigan, Dir of Behavior Health, Psychology Services, located at Tacoma, WA.This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
Advance in Hire may be authorized.OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates08/29/2025 to 09/15/2025 Salary$118,446 to - $153,982 per year Pay scale & grade GS 13Location1 vacancy in the following location:Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WARemote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position 5% of the time. Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)
Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testNo Position sensitivity and riskTrust determination process
Financial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberHSJG250079649546HW Control number 844696100This job is open toDuties
- Conduct psychological assessments of patients with a wide variety of psychological disorders that affect intellectual, cognitive, behavioral or emotional function, to include those suffering from substance abuse.
- Develop, monitor, approve, and document clinical treatment plans and clinical records in a timely fashion.
- Oversee, administer, and interpret psychological testing to include maintaining and securing test instruments and raw testing data.
- Conduct individual and group therapy, psychoeducational sessions, and psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Provide expert oversight of training in diagnosis and treatment to certified and intern counselors.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- 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
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
- Moderate to heavy lifting may be required.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
- This position requires a current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
- Pre-Employment Physical
- This position requires Tuberculosis Testing
- 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.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Advance in Hire incentive May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
Expand Hide additional informationCandidates 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.BenefitsA 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. .
Professional Field



Patient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Issues
Psych Clearance for Medical Procedures
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Modalities
Families
Groups
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Veterans
School
Settings
Government
Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Milieu
Private Practice
Telehealth/Telemedicine
Home Health/In-home
Court / Court Ordered
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