Telework eligibleFederal

Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

Salary
$121,585–$158,062/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible (US)
Posted
Aug 7, 2026
Apply by
Aug 21, 2026
Category
Psychology

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Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations and provides DSM based diagnoses for a wide range of mental health conditions.

Delivers evidence based individual and group psychotherapy, including brief interventions, cognitive behavioral approaches, and psychoeducational classes.

Assesses and manages acute and chronic risk, including suicidality and homicidally, and determines appropriate dispositions and levels of care.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop, document, and monitor SMART treatment goals and ensure continuity of care across clinics and external agencies.

Utilizes objective outcome measures and screening instruments to guide treatment planning, evaluate progress, and support clinical decision making.

Develops and delivers professional development, staff education, and interdepartmental training on mental health topics, clinical procedures, and patient safety issues.

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/.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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