Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology) GS-180-13

Position located in the Traumatic Brain Injury Center Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC.

Psychologist will treat patients in intensive outpatient programs with a holistic health model and work closely with rehab providers and interventionalists to tailor programs toward the needs of active-duty service members with persistent post concussive symptoms. Conducts individual and groups sessions.

• Civilian Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychologist)
• Salary: Up to- $144,493 per year
• Benefits: civilianmedicaljobs.com

Fayetteville is a progressive city of 175,000 nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the white sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The region offers numerous historic sites, museums, entertainment venues, a historic downtown and award-winning golf courses.

One of the area's greatest assets is its thriving arts and cultural community. Theatre, symphony orchestras, and museums are available, in addition to the numerous festivals and special events held throughout the year. Fayetteville city parks offer a variety of leisure activities, programs and facilities.

The city is home to professional hockey and indoor football teams. The region is served by three institutions of higher learning: Fayetteville State University, Methodist University and Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Responsibilities

Duties

• Conduct psychological assessments of patients with a wide variety of psychological disorders that affect intellectual, cognitive, behavioral or emotional function.
• Develop, monitor, approve, and document clinical treatment plans and clinical records in a timely fashion.
• Oversee, administer and interpret psychological testing to include maintaining and securing test instruments and raw testing data.
• Conduct individual and group therapy, psychoeducational sessions, and psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Provide expert oversight of training in diagnosis and treatment to certified and intern counselors.

Experience working with functional restoration programs, acceptance and commitment therapy, or interdisciplinary programs is a plus.

Qualifications

US Citizenship required

Preferred Fellowship in Neuropsychology

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.