Job Title:Psychologist
Location: Quantico,VA
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:
Minimum Qualifications:  
 Degree/Education:  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD); 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:  As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions  Board Certification: None  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 
 
Core Duties: 
 
 Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.  Provide clinical emergency and acute triage services for patients presenting with suicidal/homicidal risk, psychotic symptoms, and other disabling psychopathology.  Provide a range of independent psychiatric evaluations from multiple referral sources which may involve determinations of fitness/suitability for duty.  Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.  Conduct psychological testing and interpretation as clinically indicated.  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.  Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.  Effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.  Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.  Assist in rehabilitation of patients.  Provide virtual care via DHA-approved platforms when clinically appropriate.  Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.