Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health)

Job Description

Department of Defense

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Defense Health Agency Indo Pacific Region

Summary
Join the Behavioral Health System of Care at Camp Pendleton, CA, as a Clinical Psychologist under a Direct‑Hire Solicitation. In this open continuous announcement, you’ll provide vital mental health services to service members and their families. Multiple vacancies may be filled through 11/06/2025, and we review applications as they come in.

Key Incentives

• Relocation Incentive: May be authorized
• Salary Negotiation: Available for new-to‑Federal candidates
• Student Loan Repayment: May be authorized

Who May Apply

• The Public: U.S. citizens, nationals, or those owing allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Behavioral Health Consultation: Serve as the embedded Behavioral Health Consultant in the Primary Care Behavioral Health program.
• Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct thorough DSM‑based evaluations for acute mental health and behavioral medicine concerns.
• Treatment Planning: Develop, document, and monitor evidence‑based treatment plans for individuals and groups.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver brief, problem‑focused therapies, CBT, and psychoeducational classes.
• Risk Management: Assess and intervene with beneficiaries exhibiting acute or chronic risk factors.
• Follow‑Up Care: Provide targeted follow‑up visits to track progress and adjust treatment.

Conditions of Employment

• Background & Security: Suitability/fitness determination, Secret‐clearance–eligible (background and credit check), and pre‑placement medical exam.
• Drug Testing: Pre‑employment screening and random urinalysis.
• Immunizations: Seasonal flu consent/exemption; Hepatitis B and others as required.
• Certifications: Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Red Cross.
• On‑Call Duty: May require irregular hours (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• Mission Essential: Required to report during emergencies, disasters, or extreme weather.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree: Ph.D. or equivalent in Clinical Psychology.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted state license to practice psychology independently.
• Specialized Experience: At least one year post‐doctoral clinical experience (GS‑12 level), including psychological evaluations, treatment plan development, and counseling services.
• No Education Substitution: Experience alone must meet the requirement.

Education & Foreign Degrees

If using foreign education, submit an equivalency evaluation confirming U.S. accreditation standards.

Additional Information

• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/1959 must certify registration.
• Probation: One‑year trial may be required.
• Direct Deposit: Mandatory.
• PCS Costs: Not authorized.
• Weather Essential: Must attempt to report during inclement weather.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume, questionnaire responses, and supporting documents will be reviewed against the above qualifications. Overstated experience may remove you from consideration. Veterans’ preference and DoD referral priorities will apply where appropriate.

Required Documents

• Resume with dates, hours, duties, and accomplishments
• Transcripts (if education used for qualification)
• Psychology License copy
• Veterans’ Documents (DD‑214, SF‑15) if claiming preference

How to Apply

1. Log in to USAJOBS and click Apply.
2. Upload your resume and all required documents.
3. Complete the assessment questionnaire.
4. Submit by 11:59 PM EST on 11/06/2025 (applications reviewed continuously).