**Overview** **Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health) - Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio** **About the Position:** “This position is located at the 88 th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Ohio - Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. - Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation” **Dayton, Ohio is the Birthplace of Aviation and so much more! In Dayton and Montgomery County, you will find big-city amenities with Midwestern charm and affordability. Dayton is home to the Wright Brothers (https://www.daytoncvb.com/blog/post/10-facts-about-the-wright-brothers-you-may-or-may-not-know/) , the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (https://www.daytoncvb.com/attractions/dayton-aviation-park/) , and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (https://www.daytoncvb.com/attractions/air-force-museum/) , the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum and the state’s most visited free tourist attraction!** Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ **Responsibilities** Duties + Makes mental health diagnoses in accordance with the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). + Provides individual and group treatment, using various modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychoeducational classes. + Assesses acute mental health and behavioral medicine conditions in beneficiaries who present with such issues. + Maintains appropriate documentation of patient care in accordance with current unit and hospital standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current DoD, DHA PCBH, Federal and state regulations. + Conducts outpatient group classes, stress management, relaxation training, assertive/social skills training, smoking cessation training, substance abuse identification and brief related interventions appropriate for primary care. + Educates clinic staff on the principles of primary care behavioral health via trainings and briefings. Performs other duties as assigned **Qualifications** **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 in this document (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr\_public?id=kb\_article&sysparm\_article=KB0016283) . **Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health)** **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 providing consultation and/or assessment of patients with behavioral health issues; conducting individual and/or group therapy; and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). **Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.** **AND** **Licensure:** This position requires a current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your license with your application package) **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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ . Apply for this Job Online (https://careers-civilianmedicaljobs.icims.com/jobs/8332/clinical-psychologist-%28behavioral-health%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336268516) **Location** _US-OH-Wright-Patterson AFB_ **Job ID** _2024-8332_ **\# Positions** _2_ **Category** _Behavioral Health_ **Salary Range** _GS-13_ **Recruitment Bonus** _Negotiable_ **Relocation Assistance** _Negotiable_ **Student Loan Repayment** _Negotiable_