Clinical Psychologist-Mental Health Consultant GS-0180-13

Psychologist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$138K

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

​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.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Evidence-Based AssessmentBehavioral Health InterventionClinical DocumentationMental Health Consulting

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 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychology — ranked against 1,626 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.5this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,626 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$178k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,369/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA logo

About Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, VA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Federal benefits
Day shift 7:00am-4:00pm
No nights
PSLF eligible
Federal pension (FERS)