Clinical Psychologist (Whiteman AFB)
Bestica Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
- Posted: over a month ago
- Full-Time
Job Description
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
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Bestica is a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare sectors to the DoD, Federal and Commercial markets. Our guiding principle and core values help us care for our people and the community; and build a culture of excellence which in turn helps us achieve our organizational objective of exceeding customer’s expectations in each and every project. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we were founded in 2005.
Clinical Psychologist
Whiteman AFB - Whiteman, Missouri
HOURS: Clinical Psychologist
Whiteman AFB - Whiteman, Missouri
- Military Treatment Facility may require a shift in scheduled hours to accommodate local policies and Air Force requirements. Core hours will not exceed 8 hours per work day or 40 hours per week.
On-Call Hours: On-call requirements for each labor category are as follows:
- The Health Care Worker will be required to participate in a weekly on-call rotation with other assigned Health Care Worker's in the Mental Health Clinic.
- The Mental Health Flight Commander will assign the HCWs to perform after-business hour’s on-call services that rotate weekly amongst participating HCWs.
- The HCW will primarily provide MH consultation services to military commanders and first sergeants and assist in referring patients to emergency services and higher levels of care.
- On rare occasions, the HCW may be required to respond to the scene of an incident to consult with military commanders and/or provide disaster mental health services to first responders.
- At no point will the HCW provide evaluation, assessment, or treatment to potential patients during on-call.
Overage Hours: Overage hours for each labor category are as follows:
- When directed by the Government, the HCW shall remain on duty to complete patient treatment where lack of continuity of care would otherwise jeopardize patient health.
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
- Education: Graduate from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
- Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
- Experience: Must demonstrate full-time clinical competency within the past 2 years as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Certifications: Must possess current BLS certification through AHA. Must be hands-on course.
- Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands.
- U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
- English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
- HCW Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under contract.
- Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and Medical Training Facility privileges.
- Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
- Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
- Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
- Assist in rehabilitation of patients.
- Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and Medical Training Facility privileges.
- Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
- Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
- Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
- Assist in rehabilitation of patients.
If this opportunity aligns with your capabilities and career desires, please take a moment to visit our website at www.bestica.com. Send us your resume, along with a cover letter indicating the contribution you will make at Bestica.