CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Summary

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Role: This position is located at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California

A recruitment or relocation incentive MAY be authorized.

Benefits & Compensation

negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U. S. C. 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Summary

About Us

Role: This position is located at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California

A recruitment or relocation incentive MAY be authorized.

Benefits & Compensation

negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U. S. C. 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview
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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
01/16/2026 to 01/26/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$121,585 to - $158,062 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 13

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Camp Pendleton, CA

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 5% for business travel in this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Competitive

Promotion potential
None

Job family (Series)
0180 Psychology

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
National security

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
Yes

Announcement number
HSJG-26-12866397-DHA
Control number
854698700

This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

Duties
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Conduct individual and group short-term therapy sessions

• Conduct psychological assessment of patients with a wide variety of known or suspected psychological disorders.

• Provide expert oversight of training in diagnosis and treatment to certified and intern counselors in the Department.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e. g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing

Requirements

and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 10 pounds is required.
This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.

Requirements

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience

Requirements

described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e. g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your r