Clinical Psychologist

Job Description

Department of Defense

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Defense Health Agency Indo Pacific Region Hawaii Market

Summary

Position Location:
Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Announcement Type:
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation and an open continuous announcement. Applications will be reviewed as received until all vacancies are filled. The first referral cut-off date is February 19, 2025, with additional referrals made as needed by management.

Who May Apply:
Open to the public — U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.

Key Duties

• Evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and implement improvements to enhance treatment outcomes.
• Conduct screenings and interviews with patients; perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial evaluations applying expert psychological counseling principles and practices.
• Assess and manage acute mental health conditions among beneficiaries.
• Provide individual and group therapy using clinically appropriate methods such as brief problem-focused psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and client-centered therapy.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may require suitability or fitness determination following a background check.
• A one-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Personnel Security Investigation is mandatory.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccinations or provide a recognized exemption.
• Pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required, including Hepatitis B vaccination for direct patient contact roles.
• Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross (Advanced certifications do not substitute BLS).
• Must meet credentialing requirements and maintain relevant clinical privileges.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of specialized experience performing bio-psychosocial evaluations, developing behavioral health treatment plans, and providing psychological counseling equivalent to the GS-12 level in federal service.
• Education alone cannot substitute for experience in this position.

Licensure:

• Must hold a current, unrestricted clinical license to independently practice Clinical Psychology issued by a U.S. state, district, territory, or jurisdiction. (License copy must be attached.)

Foreign Education:

• Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a recognized credentialing service to verify equivalency to accredited U.S. programs.

Additional Information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete Selective Service registration certification.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is mandatory.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes locality pay or local market supplements as applicable.
• This announcement may close before the stated closing date if all vacancies are filled.
• No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be authorized.

Evaluation Process

Your application will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined above. After the announcement closes, your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire responses will be reviewed. Inaccurate or inflated claims may result in disqualification.

Include relevant performance appraisals or awards in your resume, as they may influence the selection process. Veterans and military spouses will receive consideration along with all other applicants.

Required Documents

• Resume: Must include hours worked per week and dates of employment.
• License/Certification: A copy of your current clinical psychology license.
• Transcripts: If qualifying based on education, transcripts must be included.
• Optional: Cover letter and most recent performance appraisal.

Note: Documents may be shared beyond HR for eligibility verification. Remove sensitive information unrelated to you before submission.

How to Apply

Complete the online questionnaire and submit all required documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on December 31, 2025 via USAJOBS. You must have a USAJOBS account to apply. Create one if you do not already have it.

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