Clinical Psychologist-Mental Health Consultant GS-0180-13
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA as a Clinical Psychologist-Mental Health Consultant GS-0180-13 in United States. Overview This position is located at the Naval Branch Health Clinic Memphis, Dir of Mental Health. This position is as a Mental Health Consultant (MHC).
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- US Citizenship required Must have practiced as a licensed independent practioner within the past two years Doctoral Degree (Ph.
- 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.
- State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Psychologist-Mental Health Consultant GS-0180-13 at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychology — Psychologist Career Context
This Psychology position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA lists compensation for this psychologist position at $106k to $138k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($106k–$138k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Evidence-Based Interventions, Behavioral Health, Chronic Medical Conditions, Team Collaboration, Primary Care Integration, Program Development, Health Education, Stepped-Care Approach. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves providing targeted, evidence-based assessments and brief interventions for various health conditions within a Primary Care setting. The consultant will also act as a core team member, facilitating warm handoffs and offering expert consultation to primary care staff.
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About Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Posted
2mo ago
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