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Clinical Psychologist-Mental Health Consultant GS-0180-13

Defense Health Agency

Fort Gordon, GAFull-timeup to $138K/yrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
up to $138K/yr
Location
Fort Gordon, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active, Valid, Unrestricted Clinical License To Practice Psychology IndependentlyDoctorate

Job overview

Defense Health Agency is hiring a Clinical Psychologist-Mental Health Consultant GS-0180-13. The Defense Health Agency is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist-Mental Health Consultant to join the Primary Care Mental Health Team at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center. This full-time position involves providing direct patient care using the innovative Primary Care Mental Health (PCMH) model, acting as an integrated team member, and contributing to program development and clinical excellence.

Key focus areas include Provide targeted, evidence-based assessments and interventions in brief 30-minute appointments, Act as a core member of the Primary Care team, and Participate in daily huddles.

Successful candidates bring US Citizenship Required, Doctoral Degree In Clinical Psychology, and APA Accredited Doctoral Program. Preferred (not required): Direct Patient Care, Evidence-Based Assessments, Interventions, and Team Collaboration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct Patient CareEvidence-Based AssessmentsInterventionsTeam CollaborationExpert ConsultationProgram DevelopmentHealth EducationTraining Primary Care StaffBehavioral Health Services IntegrationStepped-Care ApproachTreatment Effectiveness MonitoringDocumentation

Qualifications

US CitizenshipPracticed as Licensed Independent Practitioner Within Past Two YearsDoctoral Degree in Clinical PsychologyActive, Valid, Unrestricted Clinical License to Practice Psychology IndependentlyAPA Accredited Doctoral Graduate ProgramAPA Accredited Predoctoral Internship

Full job description

Overview

This position is located at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Primary Care Mental Health (Family Medicine Department) in Fort Gordon, Georgia .

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Psychologist-Mental Health Consultant to join our Primary Care Mental Health Team as a full-time, integrated team member. You will be at the forefront of patient care, using the innovative Primary Care Mental Health (PCMH) model to make a direct impact every day.

Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant)

Full-time - Day Shift 7:00am-4:00pm

Salary Range: Up to- $138,370 per year

Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

Position available for a full-time Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant) at Fort Gordon, adjacent to Augusta, Georgia, famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft. Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. The Augusta area is a growing community with an excellent quality of life. A wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities are readily available locally, and many more are easily accessible from the coast to the mountains. Augusta has a vibrant professional medical environment, including the Medical College of Georgia and other referral medical centers. The cost of living is quite reasonable, with quality homes at good prices.

Responsibilities

Responsibilites:

Direct Patient Care - Provide targeted, evidence-based assessments and interventions in brief 30-minute appointments for a wide range of behavioral, chronic medical, and health conditions.

Team Collaboration -Act as a core member of the Primary Care team. Participate in daily huddles, facilitate "warm handoffs" from providers, and offer expert consultation on patient care.

Program Development - Develop, teach, and oversee health education classes for patients. Provide training to primary care staff to enhance the integration of behavioral health services.

Clinical Excellence- Utilize a stepped-care approach to maximize patient access. Monitor treatment effectiveness with measurable outcomes and ensure timely, concise documentation.

Qualifications

US Citizenship required

Must have practiced as a licensed independent practioner within the past two years

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.

A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently from a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required.

Candidates will have completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral graduate program and an APA accredited predoctoral internship.

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Location US-GA-Fort Eisenhower

Job ID 2026-9098

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Category Medical

Recruitment Bonus Negotiable

Relocation Assistance Negotiable

Student Loan Repayment Negotiable

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