CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST – COAST GUARD

WJM Professionals is recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to provide personal medical services, instruction, and supervision to all Active-duty beneficiaries at the Coast Guard in Yorktown, VA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments utilizing clinical interview techniques, mental status examination, collection of history from collaborative sources, psychometric screening tools and psychological testing, laboratory and imaging studies, collaboration with other clinic staff, and TRICARE referrals, as needed for determining accurate Mental Health diagnosis and plan of treatment.

• Develop, review, and implement Treatment Plans for the care of behavioral health conditions, providing appropriate follow-up care, discharge plans, and transfers to other healthcare facilities (psychiatric units, residential care, nursing homes, rehabilitation hospitals, Military Training Facilities, VA and civilian facilities) as indicated.

• Treat outpatients in individual, group, couples, and family modalities as appropriate, exercising professional judgment and using a range of clinical skills to include psychotherapy (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic approaches), and recommendations for lifestyle / behavioral change.

• To the greatest extent possible, ensure the fitness of active-duty personnel for unrestricted worldwide duty and attempt to learn of any circumstances which might adversely affect a member’s ability to safely and effectively carry out a mission.

• Within HIPAA confidentiality guidelines, maintain open and professional communications with other Clinic Healthcare staff and Commands

• Provide appropriate and timely evaluation and management for urgent and emergent problems as they occur in addition to providing regularly scheduled appointments. Provide crisis intervention services, as needed.

• Provide immediate notification to the Medical Department should a medical emergency occur and report the nature of the emergency to the Commanding Officer or their authorized representative. Inform the Senior Coast Guard Medical Officer of any patient exhibiting significant non-compliance with the prescribed treatment program.

• Act as liaison with Work-Life personnel, Substance Abuse Program Specialists, Chaplains, EAP providers, civilian TRICARE mental health providers, Department of Defense mental health providers, and psychiatric hospitals to coordinate care as needed.

• Make appropriate referrals to specialists utilizing appropriate resources as directed by the clinic administrator. TRICARE Network resources will be used when availability exists in the TRICARE access standards. Use of other military treatment facilities is encouraged when/where available.

• Provide expert opinion related to Mental Health diagnoses, conditions, prognosis, and applicable Coast Guard policy in Medical Board actions as required.

• Prepare and submit appropriate documentation as specified in applicable Coast Guard regulations which may require input from a professional Mental Health provider such as recommendations for administrative separation, judgment and mental state as related to security clearances, mental competency determination for legal and administrative issues, and pre/post-deployment Mental Health assessments.

• Provide recommendations in writing to the command regarding Duty status and duration, for all active-duty members under mental health care.

• Participate in the Health Services Quality Improvement Program.

• As requested by the Chief of Health Services or the Clinic Administrator, provide in-service training.

• Monitor rates of mental health-related behavior and resource utilization, such as psychiatric admissions, suicide behavior, family violence cases, substance abuse treatment, and DUls.

• In all aspects of care, follow applicable Coast Guard regulations, policies, and directives.

REQUIREMENTS:

The provider shall possess and maintain for the duration of this agreement:

• Graduate with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology or a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) degree from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school. Must have completed a one-year (APA) accredited internship. Waivers for the (APA) APA-accredited internship requirement may be considered for individuals who have completed a post-doctoral residency for fellowship or have attained board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).
• A current unrestricted active license to practice Psychology from one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U. S. Virgin Islands.
• A minimum of at least two (2) years of clinical experience as a psychologist; which has taken place recently (within the five years immediately preceding the submission of this offer); not including specialty or residency training.
• A current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
• A “no unfavorable information on file” rating with the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB).

Require copies of the following:

• A diploma from an accredited school/program providing education as a Clinical Psychologist.
• A current unrestricted active license to practice Psychology from one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U. S. Virgin Islands.
• A list of any malpractice claims filed, pending, or settled, and/or any other adverse professional actions that involve the contractor.
• A current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP);
• Three letters of recommendation from previous employers.
• Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis “A” and “B” and evidence of freedom from active communicable disease(s) i.e. TB (within 30 days of start of work).

CREDENTIAL REVIEW The Individual shall submit the following documents.

• Current curriculum vitae including AT LEAST the following information:
• Degrees earned.
• Career history.
• Professional Training/Courses attended in the past two years,
• Professional organization affiliations, and memberships.
• Previous work references include the name of the organization, number of years of services rendered, address, and name of the point of contact with the telephone number.
• Evidence that active practice in clinical Mental Health care has taken place during 2 of the last 5 years immediately preceding performance under this contract.
• Awards and certifications received.

ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR CVS ALONG WITH THEIR SALARY REQUIREMENTS.

WHO WE ARE!!

WJM Professional Services provides Medical, nursing, and ancillary professionals to the Department of Defense and other government agencies. We also provide administrative professionals, program management, and credentialing services to government contractors and government agencies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information on the position and salary please submit a resume.