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Department of Defense
Fort Bliss, Texas

Clinical Psychologist at Child and Adolescent

Psychologist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Job Overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a Clinical Psychologist trained in Child and Adolescent mental health to provide psychological evaluations, therapy, and consultative support at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) in Fort Bliss, Texas. The psychologist will be an integral part of the Department of Behavioral Health, helping to assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions in children and teens, and providing critical support to families and healthcare teams.

This is a personal services contract position, working closely under the supervision of military healthcare leadership. The role involves both clinical care and coordination with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive mental health support.

General Duties:

Clinical Privileges: Perform all duties within the scope of privileges granted by the MTF Director.

Contractual Obligations: Execute responsibilities as per contract and outlined standards.

Specific Duties

  • Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations for children, teens, and their families.
  • Diagnose mental health conditions per DSM-V or current psychiatric standards.
  • Provide therapy using evidence-based practices (CBT, client-centered, brief therapy).
  • Offer individual, group, and family counseling.
  • Consult with primary care and other medical staff on psychological health matters.
  • Perform biopsychosocial evaluations and interpret psychological test results.
  • Support crisis intervention for youth experiencing psychological stress.
  • Monitor treatment plans, maintain clinical documentation, and manage cases according to DoD and hospital policies.
  • Deliver expert guidance on child development, trauma, and treatment planning.
  • Participate in team case reviews, quality assurance, and contribute to clinical program improvements.

Qualifications

  • Degree: PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
  • Education: Graduate from an APA-accredited program.
  • Internship: Completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.

Experience

At least 1 year of relevant clinical experience with children/adolescents post-training within the last 2 years.

Licensure: Active, unrestricted psychology license from any U.S. jurisdiction.

  • Board Certification: Not required.
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS); no DEA required.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Skills and Abilities

  • Deep understanding of child/adolescent development and psychopathology.
  • Skilled in psychological testing, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention.
  • Proficient in using electronic medical records and documentation systems.

Additional Information

Schedule: Monday–Friday,

0730–1630; up to 40 hours/week. No on-call or weekend shifts.

Telework

May be available but is not guaranteed.

Work Environment

Hospital/clinic-based within a military setting.

Physical Requirements

TB screening, Hep B vaccination, and proof of immunizations required.

Security Requirements

Must pass background checks and obtain access to government systems.

Key Responsibilities

Perform psychological assessments, diagnoses, and evidence-based therapy for children and adolescents at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Coordinate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive mental health support and crisis intervention for youth and their families.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

DSM-V DiagnosisCognitive Behavioral TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCase Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Psychologist at Child and Adolescent at Department of Defense a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychology — ranked against 1,736 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Psychologist Career Context

Department of Defense holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 47 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,736 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Fort Bliss

Median resident rent
$1,654/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance