Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Couple and Family Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Geropsychology, Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, School Psychology

Clinical Psychologist for Nellis Air Force Base

Job description

Outpatient mental health clinic specializing in maintaining “24/7 worldwide readiness”. Currently, seeing high-risk patients (suicidal or brittle personality disorders) and potentially adjustment disorders, retirement, anxiety and depression, and relationship issues with peers and command.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Have a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or (Psy.D.) degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited psychology program.
Must have a minimum of five years’ experience as a clinical psychologist

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
-As appropriate, conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources.
-Accurately diagnoses all major psychiatric disorders by the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association.
-Promptly determines the appropriate treatment setting and provides a variety of effective treatment modalities in an outpatient setting, which includes the traditional interactive psychotherapies
-Routinely is effective in facilitating inpatient admissions to psychiatric inpatient facilities
-Thoroughly conducts assessments and offers appropriate guidance for other providers in the treatment of patients who present with secondary psychiatric complaints.
-Serves effectively as a member of the mental health flight multidisciplinary treatment team.
-Provides timely and accurate psychiatric consultation to commanders in all acute circumstances
-Routinely evaluates members on Temporary Duty Retired List TDRL (medical retirement) status and renders appropriate recommendations and dispositions.
-Often prepares thorough and accurate psychiatric assessments for Medical Evaluation Boards by the guidance provided by all pertinent Air Force Instructions (AFIs).
-Normally renders fitness/suitability for duty determinations, and ensures that all members referred for security clearances, flying operations, personnel

  • Full-Time, Civilian Contractor position
  • Option of a M-F, 8hr shift or M-TH 10hr shift

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